Buhari directed security institutions to leverage 5G technology to enhance security in the country
President Muhammadu Buhari has directed all the security institutions in Nigeria to immediately leverage 5G technology, when deployed, to enhance security in the country.
Buhari, who spoke at the launching of the National Policy on 5G for Nigeria’s Digital Economy, allayed fears over health safety of 5G, affirming that such issues have been” effectively addressed” in developing a policy that suits the country.
He said the Federal Government will take full advantage of the opportunities that Fifth Generation (5G) provides for the economy, security and well-being of the nation.
The policy was presented and approved at the Federal Executive Council meeting on September 8, 2021, following a robust debate.
The president highlighted the benefits of 5G technologies, which he said include enhanced connectivity, improved healthcare, support for education while fostering smart cities, and boosting agriculture, among other advantages.
Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, in a statement disclosed on Tuesday that 5G technology will also support security institutions with real-time communication.
According to the statement, it will enable Nigerian security institutions to effectively deploy robotics, autonomous vehicles, augmented and virtual reality to address any security challenges in the country.
Adesina said the President explained that the National 5G Policy includes a deployment plan to ensure that major cities across the country benefit from the technologies.
On the spectrum auction for the 5G, Prof Pantami explained that from the reserve price of N75 billion per spectrum, each spectrum was assigned to the winners at the price of over N250 billion per spectrum.
The Minister expressed confidence that given the experiences from other countries and available research, Nigeria would derive maximum benefits from the deployment of 5G technology.
