FG To Digitize Headquarters Of 774 LGAs By 2027

The Federal Government plans to digitize the headquarters of all 774 Local Government Areas by the year 2027.

On Thursday, Dr. Bosun Tijani, the Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, revealed this information during a stakeholders’ retreat focused on Project 774 Connectivity in Abuja.

Tijani elaborated that the initiative would be carried out in partnership with various agencies within the ministry’s jurisdiction.

He said, “If you are asking about the timeline for reaching all 774 LGs, the goal is that by 2027, we will have achieved this.

“We have outlined this in the blueprint that was presented.

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“They are responsible for providing essential primary healthcare services, including immunisation, maternal and child health programmes, and disease prevention initiatives.

“They also oversee the management and administration of primary and secondary schools and the implementation of education policies. They ensure the implementation of social assistance programmes to support vulnerable populations, including the elderly, disabled, and economically disadvantaged individuals and families.”