Huawei, ATU sign MOU to boost digital transformation in Africa
Tech giant, Huawei has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the African Telecommunications Union (ATU) to enable African countries and organisations build capacity for ICT transformation in Africa.
Under the agreement, Huawei will provide training on skills development, including reskilling and upskilling for ATU member states. African countries, regulators and citizens will benefit from the transition to a digital economy, adopt new technologies, promote secure and resilient networks, and gain the digital skills necessary to drive their economies forward.
This much was disclosed during the signing ceremony held in Nairobi-Kenya at the ATU headquarters.
Mr. John Omo, Secretary-General of the ATU, while praising Huawei for their contribution to Africa said: “The MoU will also see the two organizations collaborate to support local innovation, share information on latest trends, challenges and solutions in Africa and globally, and expand the digital economy as well as rural connectivity, in the continent, through furthering research.”
He stated further: “Huawei has transformed connectivity and made a major contribution to the continent through its investments in digital infrastructure, ICT skills, environmentally-friendly connectivity solutions, and cutting-edge technologies for rural areas. The organisation is a trusted development partner of Africa. The document we are signing today aims at strengthening this partnership.”
Responding, Vice President at Huawei Southern Africa region, Samuel Chen thanked the ATU for leadership and promotion of ICTs in Africa saying that “The ATU is playing a critical role in the region supporting member countries with their policies and strategies, sharing best practices, building capacity and driving innovation and we are delighted to be able to support them”.
He noted: “We have connected hundreds of millions of Africans to secure, high-speed broadband and cloud solutions in the last two decades and earned the trust and support of our customers and regulators; we look forward to doing even more.”
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