Ado Salisu
In a move set to strengthen regional collaboration in Africa’s telecommunications industry, Tunisia’s HAYAT TELECOMS, a member of TUCAD, has entered into a strategic partnership with Nigeria’s NORTHEAST TELECOMS to expand and enhance digital connectivity across Nigeria.
The official signing ceremony took place at HAYAT TELECOMS’ headquarters in Tunis, where senior executives and technical teams from both companies gathered to formalize the agreement.
The partnership will focus on deploying Fibre Optic infrastructure in Nigeria’s North East region and advancing rural telephony solutions, aimed at improving access to reliable and affordable telecommunications services in underserved areas.
Speaking at the event, Ahmed Shuaibu Gara Gombe, Founder and CEO of NORTHEAST TELECOMS Nigeria, described the collaboration as a “significant step forward” in driving digital inclusion and economic development across the continent.
“This partnership marks a new chapter in the advancement of digital communication across Africa,” Gara Gombe said. “It also represents a strengthening of ties between Tunisia and Nigeria as we work together to bridge the digital divide.”
The agreement outlines a joint commitment to:
Expand high-speed fibre broadband infrastructure in Northern Nigeria
Develop rural connectivity networks for underserved communities
Facilitate knowledge sharing and technology transfer between both countries
Support innovation, entrepreneurship, and job creation in the telecom sector
Executives from both companies expressed confidence in the impact the collaboration will have on Nigeria’s digital economy, highlighting the importance of infrastructure in enabling access to education, healthcare, and economic opportunities through connectivity.
“This partnership will open new doors in Africa’s digital transformation journey and serve as a model for regional cooperation in the telecom sector,” Gara Gombe added.
HAYAT TELECOMS is widely recognized as a leader in Fibre Optics technology across Africa, offering state-of-the-art solutions for high-speed internet and digital infrastructure. Through this partnership, the company aims to share its expertise to help address Nigeria’s growing demand for reliable communication services, especially in remote and conflict-affected areas.
The partnership reflects a broader trend of cross-border collaboration among African telecom operators, as the continent accelerates efforts to achieve digital equity and sustainable development through innovation and infrastructure expansion.