*The Nigerian Communications Commission discloses the objective of the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry鈥檚 collaboration with the Management of the regulatory Commission is geared towards achieving the objectives of the 2022 ICTEL Expo

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The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has sought the collaboration of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) for the successful execution of the 2022 Information Communication Technology and Telecommunication (ICTEL) Expo.

The telecoms regulatory Commission said this was the focus of the discussion between the two organisations, during a recent courtesy visit by delegates from LCCI to the Commission, in Abuja, FCT.

绿帽献妻 reports Dr. Ikechukwu Adinde, Director of Public Affairs at NCC, stated Seriki Oyediran, Director of Trade Promotions at LCCI, while speaking during the visit, which took place at NCC’s Head Office (Annex) Mbora, Abuja, said that the objective of the visitation was to discuss with the Management of NCC towards achieving the objectives of the 8th Edition of the ICTEL Expo focusing on: “Ensuring Efficient DigitalI Infrastructure in Nigeria.”

The NCC noted Oyediran also acknowledged that the participation of NCC in the annual trade fair in previous years had added colour, focus and clarity, and ensured the success of previous events.

It also said the LCCI Director of Trade Promotions, urged the Commission to partner with the Chamber to enable it to record greater success in the ICTEL 2022 edition.

Responding, Dr. Austin Nwaulune, Director of Digital Economy, who received the delegation on behalf of Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta, Executive Vice-Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (EVC/CEO) of NCC, applauded the LCCI for its consistency in organising the annual confernce.

Dr. Nwaulune stated that the theme of this year’s conference aligns with the Commission’s focuson facilitating infrastructural development and deployment to enhance socio-economic development of Nigeria.

Demonstrating the connection between the thematic focus of the conference and NCC mandates and activities, Nwaulune explained that, through the NCC, the Federal Government has established various policies such as the Nigerian National Broadband Plan (2020-2025), which is being vigorously implemented to improve broadband infrastructure across the country.

The Director of Digital Economy Department at the Commission, also recalled efforts of the Commission at ensuring that the seven Infrastructure Companies (InfraCos) already licensed by the telecoms regulator accelerated their infrastructure deployment across the six geo-political zones of the country.

Nwaunule 聽as well commended the organisers for the calibre of sponsors listed for the expo and asserted that the event will be a hub for stakeholders such as Mobile Network Operators (MNOs), InfraCos and international organisations, and offer them the opportunity to glean developments in the country and to deepen their interests in promoting innovation, competition.

Likewise, Efosa Idehen, Director of Consumer Affairs Bureau (CAB) at NCC, explained that the Commission has evidently adopted an open-door policy and particularly through its consumer-centric initiatives.

Idehen emphasised that the Commission appreciates collaboration with stakeholders whose programmes allow consumers to interact with the service providers.

“The NCC prioritises the consumers. We, therefore, see this forthcoming expo as another opportunity for the consumer’s voice to be heard as they interface with service providers.

鈥淭his is based on our regulatory mandate of ensuring that consumers of telecommunications services get value for their money and are treated right as critical stakeholders in the telecom ecosystem,” Idehen stated to reiterate NCC’s commitment to the promotion, protection and defence of the interests of telecoms consumers in the country.

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