The Liberia Research and Education Network (LRREN) and the Liberia Telecommunication Authority (LTA) have signed an agreement that gives LRREN permission to operate as an internet service provider for academia.
The licence gives LRREN the right to operate as internet service provider for higher institution and primary and secondary learning institution at a very affordable price for effective internet service provider.
Chief Executive Officer of LRREN, Dr Darren Wilkins, said that the pilot phase of the project targets students of University of Liberia, the AMEU, Stella Maris Polytechnic and the BlueCrest College.
‘Taking into consideration the economic situation in the country, and challenges students face in terms of using the internet, LRREN services will be affordable’, Wilkins said.
Acting Chairperson of the LTA, Edwina Zackpah, said that the ceremony was part of President George Weah’s interest in ensuring that Liberians make use of the internet and technology.
‘Giving this licence will facilitate more research and usage of technology in the agriculture sector, education sector and the health sector’.
The arrangement between the LTA and LRREN is in support of Liberia ICT policy which has a vision to facilitate Liberia’s transformation into a knowledge-based economy and inclusive information society with enhanced social development for all.
The policy thus recognises the critical barriers that must be overcome in Liberia to achieve progress towards the SDG connectivity target and other regional commitments.
Source: FrontPage Africa
Photo source: The Gees.Lib
