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WES 2024: NCC Reiterates 25Mbps Minimum Broadband Speed Target by 2025

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September 30, 2024
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Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has confirmed that it is working with major stakeholders in the telecoms industry to meet the ambitious targets of ensuring that broadband access is available to all Nigerians, with minimum speeds of 25 Mbps in urban areas and 10 Mbps in rural areas by 2025.

Dr. Aminu Maida, executive vice chairman, NCC, in a presentation titled, โ€˜NCCโ€™s Vision to Impact Nigeriaโ€™s Economic Recoveryโ€™ at the WorldStage Economic Summit (WES) 2014 on Wednesday, September 25, 2024 in Lagos, said the National Broadband Plan (NNBP) 2020-2025 was at the heart of the commissionโ€™s strategy.

โ€œBroadband is the bedrock of economic recovery, enabling innovation, and fostering economic activities across all sectors,โ€ he said.

Represented at the WorldStage Economic Summit (WES) 2014 held in Lagos, recently, by Mr Tunji Jimoh, Zonal Controller, Lagos, Maida said as the agency charged with implementing the plan, it โ€œis committed to expanding broadband infrastructure and creating an enabling environment for both local and foreign investments in the telecommunications sector.โ€

At the WES 2024 which also attracted top executives and academicians including Khalil Suleiman Halilu, Executive Vice Chairman/Chief Executive, National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI); Dr. Emomotimi Agama, Director General, Security and Exchange Commission (SEC); Prof Diran Akinleye, Head of Department of Economics, University of Lagos (UNILAG); Prof Yaqub Jameelah Omolara, Head of Department of Economics, Lagos State University (LASU), the NCC boss described digital transformation as a catalyst for economic growth, not a choice, but a necessity for economic revival, saying, โ€œTo this end, the Commission has been committed to building a robust digital economy that will drive inclusive growth, create jobs, and enhance the competitiveness of Nigerian businesses on a global scale.

โ€œThe National Digital Economy Policy and Strategy (2020-2030) of the Federal Government outlines a clear roadmap to achieving these goals, prioritizing broadband penetration, digital literacy, and the development of a vibrant digital ecosystem .

โ€œThe Strategic Blueprint of the Honourable Minster of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy also provides the needed thrust on this journey. The Blueprint is a detailed and progressive framework that encompasses five key pillars: Knowledge, Policy, Infrastructure, Innovation, Entrepreneurship & Capital, and Trade. Knowledge is the cornerstone upon which innovation thrives and is built upon the bedrock of sound policies. Infrastructure provides the essential backbone for a thriving digital economy, while innovation and entrepreneurship drive economic diversification. The trade pillar connotes our commitment to global collaboration and partnerships, recognising that innovation knows no borders.

โ€œDrawing from this this blueprint, the Commission has outlined its Strategic Focus Areas, recognizing that each of its stakeholders – the Consumers, the Licensees and Industry, and the Government – holds a unique perspective and has distinct expectations from the Commission. The Commissionโ€™s strategic vision is therefore guided by the objective of meeting the specific expectations of each stakeholder group.

โ€œIn line with the Ministerial Strategic Vision Plan, the Commission is deepening the digital terrain by supporting digital economy initiatives of different organizations and institutions across the country. These interventions range from conferences, summits, regional tech gatherings, digital/tech-inclined trainings, and talent hunts to youth entrepreneurship and empowerment programmes. Deliberate efforts have been set to support and participate in timely knowledge sharing events on the digital economy, and workshops on emerging technologies while conducting series of studies on Incubation and Innovation Hubs, Digital Entrepreneurship, Technological Innovations, and Indigenous Content in the Telecommunications Sector amongst others.โ€

He listed several projects and collaborations carried out to drive broadband penetration in the country to include the Expansion of the Internet Exchange Points (IXPs) links, Establishment of the IXPN Data Centre in the North East Region, and Upgrade of Data Capacity of the IXPN Backbone, amongst others.

โ€œAlso, the Universal Service Provision Fund (USPF), initiatives such as Rural Broadband Initiative and the Accelerated Mobile Phone Expansion Project have led to the extension of high-speed internet access to underserved and unserved rural areas,โ€ he said.

He confirmed that collaborations with the States on the effective Right of Way Charges and multiple levies bedevilling telecommunication companies had started yielding a glimmer of hope in the deployment of fibre across the nation.

โ€œWe have seen 12 states aligning with the N145 per linear meter RoW charges, and six of these States completely waiving the RoW,โ€ he said.

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L-r: Mayowa Oludare, Editor in Chief, Global Financial Digest (Moderator); Mr. Tunde Kamali, Director, Office of of the Director General, representing Dr. Emomotimi Agama, Director General, Security and Exchange Commission (SEC); Prof. Yaqub Jameelah Omolara, Head of Department of Economics, Lagos State University (LASU); Prof. Diran Akinleye, Head of Department of Economics, University of Lagos (UNILAG); and Mr Tunji Jimoh, Zonal Controller, Lagos, representing Dr. Aminu Maida, Executive Vice Chairman, Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) during the panel discussion at the WorldStage Economic Summit (WES) 2014 at Ibis Hotel, Lagos on Wednesday, September 25, 2024.

โ€œOther engagements includes collaboration with Nigeria Governors Forum (NGF) to further engage States on digital infrastructure development, with Development Partners like the World Bank, United Kingdom Digital Access Programme (sponsors of the Initiative for Digital Inclusion).โ€

On creating an enabling environment for businesses, he said, โ€œOne of the objectives of the Commission is to establish a regulatory framework for the Nigerian communications industry and for this purpose to create an effective, impartial and independent regulatory authority.

โ€œTo set the stage for business and economic recovery, the Commission is actively working to create a regulatory environment that promotes fairness, transparency, and competition.

โ€œThe Commission understands the importance of inclusivity, and how telecommunications empower small businesses and informal markets, enabling them to grow, compete, and prosper within the global digital economy.

โ€œThe NCC is continuously reviewing and updating policies to keep pace with technological advancements and the needs of the market. Robust measures are being put in place to encourage the adoption of emerging technologies such as 5G, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and blockchain to drive efficiency and innovation in various sectors, from agriculture to finance and from health to education.

โ€œIt is important to mention that a few months ago, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu signed an Executive Order designating telecommunications infrastructure as Critical National Information Infrastructure (CNII). This Executive Order criminalizes the intentional damage of telecommunications infrastructure thus protecting telecommunication investments and guaranteeing less down time on our networks. The NCC has already begun collaborating with the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) and other relevant stakeholders to implement the CNII Executive Order.โ€

He described Public-Private Partnerships as a Pathway to Sustainable Growth, saying, โ€œthe fostering of partnerships that leverage the strengths of both sectors to expand digital infrastructure, promote digital literacy, and drive digital innovation.โ€

He confirmed that the commission in the last one year embarked on some strategic partnerships, one of which gave birth to the Centre of Excellence in May 2024, a 4G/5G Test Lab set up in collaboration with NOKIA at the NCC Annex Office Mbora.

The MoU with NOKIA includes 4G/5G Technical, and Vocational Trainings for young Nigerians.

โ€œThis initiative targets to enhance and build technical talent, as well as equip 300 to 400 young person with 4G/5G skills required for them to be employed in the telecommunications sector,โ€ he said.

โ€œAn additional 200 young Nigerians will also benefit from the Vocational Training under this partnership. The expectation is to further collaborate with players in the industry and encourage absorption of these trainees into the industry, especially within their respective communities and catchment areas to propel development across the nation.

โ€œThis leads to a call on private sector players to invest in Nigeriaโ€™s burgeoning digital economy and take advantage of the numerous opportunities that it presents.โ€

On strategy to ensure Inclusive Growth, he said the commissionโ€™s โ€œefforts are also centred on ensuring that no one is left behind in the digital revolution.

โ€œThe NCC is committed to bridging the digital divide between urban and rural areas, ensuring that every Nigerian has access to affordable and reliable internet services. Initiatives from USPF have been tailored towards the underserved and unserved communities of the country. These include Digital Literacy Programmes, Emerging Technology Centres, Tertiary Institution Centres, Computer Based Test Centres, Community ICT centres and satellite deployments. Other programmes include the Digital Learning Initiative, Digital Literacy for Teachers, Youth Entrepreneurship Programmes, Digital Skills for Youth Empowerment, Digital Awareness Programme, Digital Entrepreneurship Capacity Building, Techpreneurship Training etc. Through these targeted interventions and strategic partnerships, the Commission aims to enhance digital literacy, empower women and youth, and promote entrepreneurship across the country.โ€

He therefore offered NCC to be a catalyst for positive change, a driver of innovation, and a partner in progress, he invited stakeholders to join us in the journey to build a resilient economy, create opportunities for all Nigerians, and position Nigeria as a leader in the global digital economy.

โ€œWe take this moment as an opportunity for all to embrace our digital transformation policies and programmes, that will set our nation on a path to sustainable economic growth and prosperity,โ€ he said.

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