ATCON and NCC hold strategic meeting on sector priorities

By:  Robert Kwaku Annor

The Association of Telecommunications Companies of Nigeria (ATCON) has held a strategic engagement with the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), aimed at strengthening collaboration on key priorities shaping Nigeria’s telecommunications sector.

The meeting, which took place at the NCC headquarters in Abuja was led by ATCON President Mr. Tony Izuagbe Emoekpere and the Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the NCC, Dr. Aminu Maida.

The engagement served as a high-level platform for dialogue between the industry body and the regulator, with discussions centered on regulatory, operational, and strategic issues affecting the telecommunications landscape.

Both parties underscored the importance of sustained institutional engagement, highlighting the need for closer cooperation in areas including infrastructure protection, corporate governance compliance, service quality improvements, and long-term sector sustainability.

The discussions also reflected broader concerns within the industry regarding network resilience, investment stability, and consumer experience, as Nigeria continues to advance its digital transformation agenda.

ATCON reaffirmed its commitment to working closely with the Commission to promote a telecommunications ecosystem that is resilient, investor-friendly, and aligned with national digital growth objectives.

Industry analysts note that regulator–industry engagements of this nature are critical for addressing structural challenges, aligning policy direction, and ensuring that sector growth remains sustainable amid evolving technological and market dynamics.