Eweche Ajefu*
Nigeria would soon witness high speed Internet connectivity like never before as Casade Defence Systems, a Nigeria firm and Viettel High Technology, a Vietnam Company have entered into a ground-breaking partnership to introduce Viettel 5G Private Network in the Country.
Speaking to newsmen in Abuja after the signing ceremony of the partnership in Vietnam, President of the Casade Defence Systems, Professor John Ifediora noted that the Viettel 5G Private Network has a powerful presence in Vietnam and other Southeast Asian countries, adding that the cutting-edge technology is set to go global, with a special focus on Africa where remote towns and offshore communities have limited or no internet services.”
He said in today’s fast-paced digital world, businesses and organizations are racing to adopt technologies that not only keep them competitive but also future-proof their operations.
He posited that 5G private network is dedicated, secure, and highly customizable solutions designed to meet the unique needs of industries ranging from manufacturing to national defense.
Prof John Obi Ifediora in group photograph with top level officials of Viettel High Technology after the signing ceremony.He explained that a 5G private network is a standalone network built specifically for an organization’s use, offering greater control, security, and customization than public networks, as each unit, based on its specifications, can service up to 1000 users simultaneously without reduction in speed and capacity.”
“Unlike public 5G, which is shared among many users, a private network is tailored to the precise needs of a single entity-, be it a factory, university, bank, seaport or military operation”
According to him, the network allows for optimized performance, enhanced security, and the ability to support mission-critical applications that require ultra-low latency and real-time data processing.
A top official of Viettel High Technology explaining a point to Prof John Obi Ifediora on the workability of the Viettel 5G Private Network in VietnamHe believes that Africa stands to gain from this technology, as it can help bridge the digital divide, drive economic growth, and empower industries that have historically lacked access to such advanced tools.”
He stressed that the partnership is not just about expanding market reach but about enabling digital transformation in regions where it’s needed most, noting that from improving industrial efficiency to enhancing national security, the potential applications are vast.
*Eweche Ajefu is Editor-in-chief of Africa Business Digest.
