Katsina State Calls for Public‑Private Partnership to Expand Fibre Optic Network

At a sensitisation event held on Thursday in Katsina, the state government’s investment agency director‑general Ibrahim Jikamshi urged stronger collaboration between public and private sectors to deploy fibre‑optic infrastructure. The call aims to broaden the state’s digital connectivity and make broadband services more affordable for residents and businesses. By encouraging joint investment, the government seeks to accelerate the rollout of high‑speed networks across the state, potentially reducing the digital divide and supporting local economic development.