Nasarawa State Government will provide job opportunities for its teeming youths through ICT in the State.

Governor Abdullahi A. Sule revealed this at the Consumer Outreach Programme organised by the Consumer Affairs Bureau of the Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC held at the Crown Luxury Hotel Lafia.

Stressing the importance of Information Communication Technology to the growth and development of the society, Governor Abdullahi A. Sule revealed the state government’s resolve to establish Information Communication Technology hubs that will enhance the knowledge of youths in the sector as ICT remains the trend globally.

Represented by the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor, Abuja liaison, John Thomas, Governor Abdullahi A. Sule decried the growing trend of internet fraud and the need to be cautious, just as he urged regulatory authorities to adopt modalities that will put an end to the trend.

The Governor also called on the telecom service providers to ensure full telecom coverage across the state in order to ensure that industrial revolution is fully achieved in the state.

Speaking, Director Consumer affairs Bureau NCC ,Felicia Onwuebuchulam noted that the programme is to reach out to telecom consumers and operators to underscore the importance of the sector as it seeks to inform and educate the consumers on the best way to overcome the challenges they often encounter.