USPF Launches Impact Alliance to Boost Digital Access

Beulah Godfrey

May 20, 2025
2 min read

The Universal Service Provision Fund (USPF), an initiative of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), will launch a new program called the USPF Impact Alliance on Monday, May 26, 2025, in Lagos. This new alliance aims to bring together private and public sector partners to boost digital access and inclusive education in Nigeria’s unserved and underserved areas.

Since 2007, USPF has actively worked to close Nigeria’s digital gap. It has completed over 2,500 educational projects and supplied over 100,000 computers and customized internet solutions to schools nationwide. As a result, the fund has improved school enrollment, enabled remote learning, and supported computer-based testing—even in rural communities with little infrastructure.

Now, the USPF is taking a bigger step forward with the Impact Alliance. The initiative will allow private companies to join forces with government agencies to create practical tech solutions that improve learning outcomes. It will also focus on sustaining government investments in digital infrastructure while encouraging smarter use of technology in schools and local communities.

Yomi Arowosafe, the USPF Secretary, explained that this partnership would help Nigeria innovate in how it uses universal service and access funds. He noted that the Impact Alliance would speed up progress toward digital inclusion by ensuring no community is left out of the country’s growing digital economy.

Moreover, by focusing on education and internet connectivity, the alliance hopes to open doors for millions of Nigerians in hard-to-reach areas. This effort will not only offer better access to the internet but also unlock new opportunities for learning, economic empowerment, and long-term development.