Speaking during the occasion, the Executive
Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, who was represented by the state
Commissioner for Science and Technology, Mr. Olufemi Odubiyi highlighted the
importance of internet access as an enabler in modern society and the efforts of
the administration in providing free Wi-Fi to make the state work for all and
sundry.
“Parks and Gardens are established to
provide conducive environment for recreation and relaxation activities. As you
relax and enjoy the recreational facilities in these parks, we are making it
possible for you to access your mail, browse and search the internet on your
tablets, smart phones and laptops via a reliable public Wi-Fi”, Ambode said,
adding that the number of gardens and parks in the state has increased with the
opening of the Badagry Recreation Park, recently.
A statement endorsed by the Chief Public
Affairs Officer, Ministry of Science and Technology, Bolarinwa Yusuf, explained
that the governor urged the people of the state to make judicious use of the
newly launched portal known as “Citizens Gate”, a platform designed by the
government to bridge the communication gap between the citizens and the
government.
In her comments, MainOne’s Chief Executive
Officer, Ms. Funke Opeke, represented by the Sales Manager, Public Sector,
Funmike Olayera, lauded Lagos State’s commitment to evolving into a Smart City
and stressed that ICT must remain at the center of the transformation of Lagos
State. According to her, ICT would improve quality of life for indigenes with
access to public and educational institutions, transportation systems,
hospitals, and other community services across the State.
Ms. Opeke said the roll out of free public
Wi-Fi in Lagos was made possible because of the investment the company has made
in fiber-optic infrastructure in Lagos State and expressed the company’s
commitment to continued investment in Lagos State and Nigeria.
By Blog10Staff
