Gov. Alex Otti of Abia signs Dig Once Policy to regulate installation of underground, broadband technology infrastructure in Abia.

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Gov Otti suspends permanent secretaries, head of serviceGov. Alex Otti of Abia has signed the Dig Once Policy to regulate installation of underground, broadband technology infrastructure in Abia.

Otti, at the ceremony in Umuahia, said that the policy would provide guidelines for companies whose activities involved excavation, laying of cables and the installation of underground utilities infrastructure.

The governor said that the policy would serve as a very effective tool for coordinating all excavation and trenching projects along utility corridors in ways that avoid duplication of efforts.

He also said that the implementation of the policy would play a vital role in protecting road infrastructure from unintended consequences.

Otti further said that through the erection of underground ducts, service providers would deploy their service infrastructure at reduced costs in finances and time.

Otti described the policy as an indication of government’s firm commitment to take advantage of the endless opportunities in the world of high-speed internet and telecommunications services.

He expressed the government’s resolve to make high speed internet widely accessible to individuals and businesses to facilitate the adoption of smart enterprise initiatives, improved innovation and expanded access to global markets.

He charged telecom and utility companies, construction firms and individuals who may need to excavate along utility corridors to interface with the government to avoid breaching the provisions of the policy.

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