Delta moves to create smart cities, signs MoU with partners
Delta State Governor Ifeanyi Okowa on behalf of the state government has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Kems Infrastructure Solution Limited and Huawei Technologies Company Nigeria for the development of smart cities in the state.
This is said to be in his administration’s bid to ensure speedy development of Delta State. Signing the MoU last week at the Government House, Asaba, Governor Okowa stated that the MoU would also bring about innovative ICT solutions that would position the state to tackle challenges as they arise.
“With this partnership which concerns our smart cities, we will have a better management of our security in the state and through the various infrastructural development, our economy and the knowledge of our people will improve,” the governor said.
The governor added: “This partnership will be a win-win situation for all of us as both your company, Delta State government and our people will benefit from it.”
Welion Yang, director, Huawei Technologies Company Limited, who spoke at the occasion, thanked the governor for providing the enabling environment for investments to thrive in the state. He assured that his company would deliver quality products and on time to the benefits of the government and people of Delta State.
While the Secretary to the Delta State Government, Festus Ovie-Agas, signed the MoU on behalf of the government of Delta State, Welion Yang signed for Huawei Technologies Company Limited, while Lilian Ranganath signed on behalf of Kems Infrastructure Support Solutions Limited.
Present at the event included representatives of the companies, members of the Delta State executive council and other top government officials.