As the CEO of MPS Technologies Ltd, Johnson Salako leads a company tasked with building Africa’s most reliable and secured network. MPS Technologies Ltd is on a mission to establish a Next-Generation communications network in Nigeria using technology capable of evolving to 5G. The attached infographic features interesting statistics on the global deployment of 5G.
In Nigeria today, the government is striving to put in place a comprehensive CCTV network and emergency apps to drive down rates of violent crime and deter criminal activity. CCTV can be used to survey public areas 24 hours a day, enabling law enforcement officials to detect incidents and coordinate police investigations.
With the nation currently experiencing high levels of insecurity, CCTV could play a critical role in making the streets of Nigeria safer. Surveillance through a comprehensive CCTV network – with cameras placed in town centers, car parks, housing estates and highways – could play a significant role in driving down crime rates, the Nigerian government suggests. A simple Google search of CCTV in Nigeria reveals the proliferation of ecommerce sites scrambling to make their way to the top of the search results. The attached PDF takes a closer look at what CCTV is and its potential applications for business owners.
Research suggests that people can accurately identify familiar faces even from poor quality CCTV footage. Studies also show that circulating CCTV stills in the print media is likely to be just as effective as broadcasting CCTV footage.
In February 2021, Muhammad Dingyadi, the Nigerian Minister of Police Affairs, announced government plans to install CCTV cameras on all of the country’s major highways. Speaking in an interview on Channels Television, Mr Dingyadi explained that the project had received approval from President Muhammadu Buhari. The scheme was introduced to create a network of CCTV security infrastructure to help security agencies solve cases.
In early 2022, the Nigerian police called for new legislation compelling private citizens, including corporate organizations and government agencies, to install security sensors and CCTV cameras on their facilities. As part of the bill, any organization of company in the country that refuses, out of neglect, to install CCTV within and outside of its premises would be liable for a hefty fine, a six-month prison sentence or both.
Thanks to technological innovations, there are now mobile applications available to help Nigerian citizens in times of danger. The attached video looks at the NPF Rescue Me app, an app that was designed for use in emergencies to collect information required by the police command and control unit.