1. AUGUST 2012 ABDULLAHI MAIKANO SECRETARY, UNIVERSAL SERVICE PROVISION FUND NIGERIA

2.  Introduction  Accelerated Mobile Phone Expansion  Backbone Transmission Network (BTRAIN)  Community Communication Centre (CCC)  Schools Access Project (SAP)  Tertiary Institution Access Project (TiAP)  Rural Broadband Initiative (RUBI)  E-Health  E-Library  Local Content Initiative  E-Accessibility  Conclusion Outline

3.  Introduction  Accelerated Mobile Phone Expansion  Backbone Transmission Network (BTRAIN)  Community Communication Centre (CCC)  Schools Access Project (SAP)  Tertiary Institution Access Project (TiAP)  Rural Broadband Initiative (RUBI)  E-Health  E-Library  Local Content Initiative  E-Accessibility  Conclusion Outline

4. Introduction The USPF has developed its Strategic Management Plan 2013 – 2017 and the targets in this presentation are as end of 2015. The targets have not taken into consideration other projects that would be implemented using the bottom-up approach.

5. Accelerated Mobile Phone Expansion Description This programme involves granting of subsidies for the deployment of Base Transceiver Stations (BTS) and other passive infrastructure in underserved and un-served communities in Nigeria. This infrastructure will be expected to support the extension of voice services to un-served and underserved areas Target The target for the AMPE Programme by 2015 is to have 60% coverage of all Local Government Wards in Nigeria that has no voice coverage. The expected outcome is increase in telephony and internet penetration It is expected that by end of 2017, there will be a 100% voice coverage in Nigeria

6. Backbone Transmission Network Description This programme will provide incentives to industry operators to build out the optic fibre cable network from major cities/towns where they currently exist to surrounding communities which have been classified as unserved especially in terms of internet infrastructure Target 35% of identified target areas connected to the fibre networks The expected outcome of this programme is to increase/improve access to the Internet.

7. Community Communication Centre (CCC) Description The USPF will partner with local entrepreneurs and community-based organisations to promote an ICT enabled Community Centre. Each CCC will extend: Voice Internet ICT training and other services to unserved communities on shared basis Target At least one CCC established in 35% of defined target area At least 40% of the population in the community utilise the CCC The expected outcome is bridging the digital divide and improve adoption/utilisation of ICT services therefore stimulating social and economic development in the community as well as create a knowledge-based society

8. Schools Access Project (SAP) Description This project will provide ICT hardware, internet access and relevant content and/or applications to public secondary schools The teachers will also be trained in the use of ICT as a teaching aid Target 300 schools provided with ICT tools and connectivity each year. Improvement in the pass rate of the schools by at least 20%

9. Tertiary Institution Access Project (TiAP) Description The project is aimed at encouraging the use of the internet in teaching, research and learning through the provision of internet access to Tertiary Institutions at a subsidised cost Target At least 40% of all subjects taught through the use of ICT tools 20% increase in examination pass rate amongst students who are direct beneficiaries of the project

10. Rural Broadband Initiative (RUBI) Description This programme will result in the provision of Internet services and applications that would support socio- economic activities in the unserved and underserved communities. Target 60% of identified target areas will be provided with internet services 100% of all USPF supported projects will be provided with bandwidth The initiative is to facilitate the rapid take up other applications and services centred on the internet in the locations e.g. e- commerce, e-library, e- health, e-government etc.

11. E-Health Description The USPF will partner with the Federal Ministry of Health in providing connectivity to Hospitals. The project is the deployment of ICT tools in Federal Government hospitals to overcome the challenges facing the healthcare sector. Target 74 institutions (2 per state i.e. One Teaching Hospital and One General Hospital) will benefit from the project. The expected outcome is increase in healthcare delivery

12. E-Library Description The E-library Project is to create a platform to connect the existing libraries in the country to enable the sharing of information and other resources as well as connect to other libraries outside the country. Target 74 Libraries will benefit from this project The expected outcome is the improvement in quality of research and enhance knowledge economy

13. Local Content Initiative Description The USPF will provide subsidies/grants to promote the development of local content ICT applications Target At least two local content application developed annually The expected outcome is to promote indigenous digital innovations and entrepreneurship

14. E-Accessibility Description Provision of ICT to Institutions/Groups of Persons Living with Disabilities (PLWA)to enhance their digital Lifestyle. This project is to ensure that all Nigerians have access to ICT (total inclusions) Target 60% of institutions and groups of PLWD The expected outcome is the empowerment of PLWD as well as achieve ICT inclusion

15. CONCLUSION The USPF can make a difference through the development of effective and innovative universal access, universal service & universal coverage programmes for Nigeria Therefore the mandate of the USPF, which is to facilitate the widespread availability and usage of network services and application services throughout Nigeria is achievable