Over 26,000 civil servants in Katsina State will enjoy the telephone Free Access Programme introduced into the state as national telecoms carrier, Globacom, and the state government partnered to enhance access to telecommunications.
Speaking at the unveiling of the project, Katsina State Governor, Ibrahim Shema, applauded Globacom’s efforts and enjoined citizens of the state to utilise the service effectively.
He said the government and the people of Katsina appreciated the good quality of service provided by Globacom in the state, adding that this was why most telecoms subscribers in the state were on the Globacom network.
Shema said that as a proudly Nigerian company, the expectation of the government and people of the state from Globacom was very high, and urged the company not to rest on its laurels.
The governor, who was represented by the Katsina State Head of Service, Muhammad Aliyu, expressed optimism that the Free Access Programme would be effectively used by the beneficiaries.
He urged Globacom and other commercial enterprises operating in the state to take full advantage of the “friendly business environment and the infrastructure put in place by the state government.”
Earlier in an address, Globacom’s Head of Public Sector, Babatunde Amunikoro, said the project would facilitate communication among civil servants in the state.
According to him, the package will enhance security across the length and breadth of the state and significantly increase efficiency in the state civil service. He added that the package was aimed at improving the way civil servants “work, live and play.”
He said, “This package will go a long way to improve on the adequate supervision of government projects and effective communication of government policies while improving the quality of life of the citizens,” he added.
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