NCC Committed To Efficient, Accessible, Competitive Telecom Industry – EVC, Maida

The Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Dr Aminu Maida, has said the Commission as the independent regulatory authority for the communications industry in Nigeria, remain committed to promoting an efficient, accessible and competitive telecom industry.

Dr Maida, who stated this at the commencement of a two-day public inquiry into three regulatory instruments (also known as subsidiary regulations) on Tuesday, May, 21, 2024,

Said the public inquiry being conducted by the NCC is a testament its dedication to transparency, inclusivity, and ensuring that the voices of all stakeholders are heard and considered.

The NCC’s EVC said; “These regulatory instruments play a vital role in shaping our communications landscape and it is essential that we visit and refine them to address emerging challenges, trends and opportunities.

“The instruments that we considered during the course of this public inquiry are vital in ensuring the communications sector meets the demand of the ever-evolving digital age.

“The first Regulatory instrument in our agenda today is Telecommunications Networks Interconnect Regulations. As we all know, interconnection plays a vital role in enabling seamless communication between two different networks, and facilitating the growth of the communication industry in Nigeria,” he said.

Speaking in turn, the Acting Head of Legal and Regulatory Services Department of the NCC, Mrs. Chizua Whyte, noted that the personalities that attended the event showed the seriousness attached to the event.

The public enquiry is part of the Commission’s consultative approach to getting inputs from industry stakeholders as a way of ensuring inclusivity in its development of any regulatory instrument.