MTN to partner with Landafrique to deliver high-speed Internet to Agbara Estate
In line with MTN plans to invest $1.5 billion over the next three years to increase broadband across Nigeria and internet penetration nationwide, the MTN Nigeria Communications Plc has entered into a partnership with Landafrique Nigeria Limited to deploy fibre-optic infrastructure connecting homes and businesses in Agbara Estate.
The partnership agreement between MTN Nigeria Communications Plc and Landafrique Nigeria Limited was signed at MTN Nigeria’s Headquarters in Ikoyi on November 17, 2021.
The signing ceremony had in attendance the MTN management led by the Chief Operating Officer, Mazen Mroue with the General Manager, Enterprise Sales, Bukola Akande and General Manager, Fixed Broadband, Onyinye Ikenna-Emeka, as well as representatives from Landafrique Nigeria Limited, including the CEO, Paulo Cruz, Phillip Obih, General Manager, Sales, Landafrique and the General Manager, Agbara Estate Properties, Moshood Oyebode.
The partnership which is for 10 years, covers the deployment of MTN FibreNet Broadband internet services with at least 5Mbps and internet throughput to each housing unit; as well as industrial and commercial units within the estate.
Mazen Mroue, the chief operating officer, MTN Nigeria, while commenting on the partnership, said the technology allows for increased network performance, as well as higher speeds over a long distance.
“At MTN, we believe that everyone deserves the benefits of a modern connected life.The installation of the MTN FibreNet Broadband in Agbara Estate will see to it that residents are always connected with incredible speeds, leading to increased performance either at work or at home,” Mroue added.
Commenting on the partnership, Paulo Cruz, the chief executive officer of Landafrique, said “We are excited about this partnership and we have full confidence that residents of Agbara Estate will enjoy faster and more reliable network connectivity following the deployment of MTN’s fibre-optic infrastructure within the estate.”
Recall, MTN has carried out the installation of the same infrastructure in Dakkada Luxury Estate, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State.
