DEADLINE: 8TH JANUARY, 2026
KATSINA STATE GOVERNMENT
EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (EOI) FOR THE DEPLOYMENT OF FIBRE OPTIC DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE IN KATSINA STATE
The Government of Katsina State, through the Katsina State Investment Promotion Agency (KIPA), Katsina State Directorate of Information and Communication Technology (KATDICT), and the Katsina State Urban and Regional Planning Board (KURPB), invites reputable and qualified service providers, investors, and consortiums to submit Expressions of Interest (EOI) for the deployment, expansion, and operation of fibre-optic infrastructure across Katsina State.
BACKGROUND
Katsina State is implementing a State wide Digital Public Infrastructure Programme (iKatsina Framework) aimed at accelerating digital governance, broadband penetration, private sector growth, and inclusive economic development.
The programme includes the rollout of a state-owned fibre backbone, last-mile connectivity, and open-access digital infrastructure under transparent arrangements.
SCOPE OF OPPORTUNITY
Interested parties are invited for one or more of the followings:
(i) Design, deployment and operation of metro and intercity fibre-optic networks
(ii) Last-mile broadband expansion to public institutions, businesses, and communities
(iii) Wholesale open-access fibre infrastructure under PPP or concession models
(iv) Network operations, maintenance, and capacity leasing
(v) Integration with government digital platforms and smart city infrastructure
INVESTMENT & REGULATORY INCENTIVES
Katsina State offers a strong and investor-friendly enabling environment, including:
(i) Zero Right-of-Way (RoW) charges for fibre deployment
(ii) Fast-tracked and digitised approval processes
(iii) Policy alignment with the Katsina Broadband Masterplan and National Digital Economy Strategy
(iv) Secure infrastructure supported by Critical National Information Infrastructure (CNII) protection
(v) Dispute resolution and investment facilitation through dedicated state mechanisms
ELIGIBILITY
Eligible applicants include:
(i) Fibre-optic and telecom infrastructure companies
(ii) Internet Service Providers (ISPs) and network operators
(iii) Infrastructure funds and institutional investors
(iv) Engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) firms
(v) Consortia with demonstrated technical and financial capacity
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Interested parties should submit:
(i) Company profile and relevant experience
(ii) Technical capability and proposed role
(iii) Evidence of financial capacity
(iv) Proposed partnership or delivery model (where applicable)
SUBMISSION & ENQUIRIES
Expressions of Interest should be submitted electronically or physically to:
The Director-General
Katsina State Investment Promotion Agency (KIPA)
Katsina State Government
dg@kipa.kt.gov.ng
08032873529
The Director-General
Katsina State Directorate of Information and Communication Technology
Katsina State Government
KSTTM, KATDICT Complex, Ring Rd, Katsina 820102, Katsina
info@katdict.ng
08132277510
The General Manager
Urban and Regional Planning Board (URPB)
Katsina State Government
No. 9 Sarki Abdurrahman Way, PMB 2083, Katsina, Katsina State
info@urpb.kt.gov.ng
09126306970Katsina State Government
Building the Digital Backbone for Inclusive Growth, Investment, and Innovation.
Signed:
Ibrahim Tukur Jikamshi
Director General
Katsina State Investment Promotion Agency
