The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Internet Exchange Point of Nigeria (IXPN), Mr Muhammed Rudman has pledged to partner local Internet Service Providers (ISP) in Anambra State, to ensure cheaper internet rate.
Rudman stated this in Anambra at the weekend, during an ICT stakeholders interactive session, which was convoked by the Anambra ICT Agency, championed by its CEO, Mr Chukwuemeka Fred Agbata.
Agbata who had earlier spoken at the event said the one day workshop is geared at pursuing its commitment to enhancing the Internet ecosystem in Nigeria, and Anambra State particularly.
“We cannot over emphasize the importance of collaborative efforts in reducing internet traffic. Those in the internet business must join hands with the government to make the establishment of an IXP in Anambra State a reality.”
Rudman while addressing internet service providers said part of the role of IXPN is keeping Nigerian internet traffic local, contributing to the country’s ICT ecosystem and the broader digital economy agenda.
He outlined the role of an Internet Exchange Point, including the attraction of content providers, cost reduction, and improved connectivity, underscoring the pivotal role of IXPN as a cornerstone for improving the internet ecosystem in Anambra State.
“We will be happy to help many ISP in Anambra as possible to come together and reach us, so that they can buy bandwidth at cheaper rate,” he said.
The one-day workshop brought together various Internet Service Providers (ISPs) and representatives of higher educational institutions in Anambra State, representatives of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the Anambra State ICT Agency.
The primary focus of the workshop was to discuss the possibility, prospects and benefits of establishing and connecting to an Internet Exchange Point (IXP) in the state.
