DBI, ITU Partner to strengthen digital skills and broadband development in Nigeria

Education, Technology

ABUJA, Nigeria — 14 April 2026 (Agency Report) — The Digital Bridge Institute (DBI) has announced a strategic partnership with the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) aimed at advancing digital skills and expanding broadband infrastructure across Nigeria.

DBI President and CEO David Daser made the disclosure on Monday in Abuja at the opening of a five-day advanced training programme on fibre optic infrastructure, supported by the European Union under the Global Gateway Initiative. The workshop, themed “Strategic Fibre Optics Infrastructure Deployment and Regulatory Management,” is designed to equip participants with competencies in planning, deploying, and regulating fibre optic networks.

Daser explained that DBI hosts both the ITU Academy Training Centre and the Digital Transformation Centre in Nigeria, aligning with the country’s digital economy agenda and the UN Sustainable Development Goals. He said the programme covers national broadband strategy, regulatory frameworks, infrastructure sharing, compliance monitoring, and risk management.

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“The training adopts global best practices, combining expert-led instruction with practical exercises, case studies, and continuous assessment through the ITU Academy platform,” Daser noted, adding that it also serves as a platform for knowledge exchange and international collaboration.

Ghazi Mabrouk, Project Officer at ITU’s Capacity and Skills Development Division, highlighted the importance of diversity among participants, saying it enriches discussions and promotes shared learning. He noted that DBI is one of ITU’s 14 Academic Training Centres worldwide, with the organisation delivering over 150 courses annually.

“This is the first face-to-face training we are hosting with DBI, and participants have the unique privilege to be part of it,” Mabrouk said.

Delegates from government institutions, regulatory bodies, and industry are attending the programme, which underscores a shared vision of inclusive digital transformation and sustainable broadband expansion.