FiberOne Broadband has reiterated its dedication to advancing Nigeria’s digital infrastructure following its participation in the Closing the Gap: Financing, Sharing, and Scaling Nigeria’s Connectivity Infrastructure event, a high-level forum that brought together key stakeholders across the telecommunications and digital economy ecosystem.
The company’s Chief Executive Officer, Lanre Ore, was represented at the event by the Chief Experience Officer, Yinka Isioye, who joined industry leaders, policymakers, and infrastructure providers in robust discussions on how to accelerate broadband penetration and close the country’s digital divide.
The panel session was moderated by Obinna Adumike of Open Access Data Centres and featured notable participants including Josephine Awatefe Sarouk of Bayobab Nigeria, Engr. Ganiyu Oseni representing the Lagos State Government, Olubunmi Ogun of Equinix, and Temitayo Oyeleke of IHS Towers. Together, the panelists examined the structural and financial barriers limiting broadband expansion, as well as opportunities for public-private collaboration.
Key discussions focused on the need for innovative financing models, increased infrastructure sharing, and scalable deployment strategies to accelerate connectivity across underserved and unserved communities. Speakers highlighted that improving access to reliable broadband is critical not only for economic growth, but also for education, healthcare delivery, e-commerce, and the overall digital inclusion of individuals and businesses.
FiberOne Broadband emphasized that sustainable investment and collaboration among government agencies, infrastructure providers, and private sector operators are essential to achieving nationwide connectivity. The company noted that by leveraging shared infrastructure and scalable network solutions, Nigeria can reduce deployment costs, improve service quality, and accelerate broadband rollout.
Reaffirming its position, FiberOne stated that it remains committed to building resilient, high-capacity broadband networks that support innovation, empower communities, and drive long-term economic development. The company added that its participation in the event aligns with its broader mission to deliver reliable, affordable broadband services and contribute meaningfully to Nigeria’s digital transformation agenda.
The Closing the Gap event forms part of ongoing industry efforts to create inclusive digital ecosystems and ensure that broadband access becomes a catalyst for sustainable development across Nigeria.
