InfrastructureOngoing

Continental Digital Infrastructure Initiative

Dr. Kofi Asante

Project Manager

Continental Digital Infrastructure Initiative

A comprehensive $50 billion investment program to establish high-speed internet connectivity and modern telecommunications infrastructure across all 54 African nations.

Project Details

Status

Ongoing

Budget

₦50B

Timeline

January 2024 - December 2027

Beneficiaries

1.4 billion citizens

Location

Pan-African

Department

Digital Transformation

Implementing Partner

Federal Ministry of Digital Transformation

Completion65%

Project Objectives

Establish high-speed internet connectivity across all 54 member states
Deploy 500,000 km of fiber optic cable infrastructure
Create 25 continental data centers for improved service delivery
Train 100 million citizens in digital literacy and skills

Project Milestones

Phase 1: Capital Cities Connection

Completed

January 2024 - December 2025

Connected all 54 capital cities with high-speed fiber optic cables

Phase 2: Major Urban Centers

In Progress

January 2026 - June 2027

Expanding connectivity to 200 major urban centers across the continent

Phase 3: Rural Connectivity

Planned

July 2027 - December 2027

Deploying satellite and wireless technologies for rural area coverage

Key Achievements

800 million citizens gained internet access

5 million jobs created in technology sector

GDP growth increased by 2.3% annually

25 data centers operational across the continent

Project Challenges

Terrain difficulties in mountainous regions

Coordination across 54 different regulatory frameworks

Ensuring sustainability and maintenance of infrastructure

Addressing Challenges

Federal Africa is committed to transparency and accountability. We actively work to address these challenges through stakeholder engagement, adaptive management strategies, and continuous improvement of project implementation.

Future Impact

Upon completion, this project will position Federal Africa as a global leader in digital connectivity, enabling unprecedented economic growth, educational advancement, and social development across the continent.