Telecommunications giant, Globacom, has pledged to support the Ondo State Government with innovative digital solutions aimed at boosting efficiency and productivity across various sectors of governance.

Strategic Partnership Unveiled in Akure

Group Lead, Enterprise Business, Globacom, Mr. Adeniyi Odejobi, disclosed this on Wednesday during a strategic partnership meeting with Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa and top government officials in Akure, the state capital.

Globacom to Deploy Learning Management System

According to Odejobi, Globacom will collaborate with the state on a Learning Management System (LMS) to enhance access to education for secondary and tertiary students.

He explained that the company will also provide its Glo Share-sponsored data service, allowing zero-rated access to the LMS, thereby enabling students in the state to learn online at no cost.

Sponsored Data Service to Ease Tax Payments

He added that the same sponsored data service will extend to Ondo’s digital payment platform to ease revenue collection processes.

“This means citizens will be able to pay their taxes whilst using free data in Ondo State,” he explained.

Additional Tech Solutions for Security and Governance

Other solutions to be deployed under the partnership include Glo Surveillance to combat crime using facial biometrics and traffic management technologies, as well as vehicle-tracking services to monitor government cars and prevent theft or misuse.

Additionally, public servants across ministries, departments, and agencies will benefit from free-access closed-user group lines to strengthen inter-agency communication.

Governor Aiyedatiwa Commits to Innovation

Governor Aiyedatiwa, in his remarks, expressed pride in Globacom’s wide range of offerings and confirmed the state government’s readiness to leverage them for more effective governance.

He said the collaboration will drive digital innovation, enhance governance processes, and promote socio-economic growth in Ondo State.

Ondo’s Existing Tech Initiatives Boost Partnership

Highlighting the administration’s early adoption of technology, the governor referenced the recent launch of Ondo, an electronic tax collection platform designed to make revenue payment seamless.

“Adopting new technologies from Globacom will reduce bureaucratic bottlenecks, increase efficiency, and limit human interference in government processes,” he noted.

Globacom Applauded for Telecommunications Impact

Governor Aiyedatiwa further commended Globacom for its role in transforming Nigeria’s telecommunications industry, recalling its pioneering introduction of per-second billing and affordable SIM cards that democratized mobile telephony for millions of Nigerians.