Benue State in Nigeria has formed an alliance with Huawei Technologies to modernise its digital infrastructure.

The agreement was signed during a ceremony at Huawei's headquarters in Shenzhen, China, where Dr. Hyacinth Alia, Governor of Benue State, joined Huawei executives to announce the "Smart Benue State" program.

This initiative would use Huawei to improve Benue State's infrastructure and create jobs in security, healthcare, and education.

Governor Alia expressed confidence about the partnership with Huawei, saying that it will be a game changer for Benue State, with the goal of creating a "prosperous and interconnected future" for both the state and future generations.

According to him, “the “Smart Benue State” initiative includes a range of developments, such as the intelligent traffic system to streamline transportation, advanced security solutions for enhanced safety and emergency response, and telemedicine services for modern healthcare delivery.

“It also includes digital learning platforms to revamp education and Smart City Infrastructure for efficient energy and resource management.”