The former Head of the Department (HOD) of Computer and Information Sciences at Trinity University in Lagos, Dr Falade Adesola, has commended the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) for its regulatory excellence in the telecoms sector.

Adesola made the commendation in a statement on Monday, May 6, 2024.

He stated: “The telecoms sector in Nigeria is viewed by some as a model of regulatory excellence. Other African countries often visit Nigeria to study the sector, aiming to understand the regulatory framework established by the NCC.

“This regulatory excellence is evident in the growth and success of the telecoms industry, which currently contributes over 16 per cent to Nigeria’s GDP.

“The telecoms industry in Nigeria is a source of pride for everyone; it’s arguably the only sector that can be considered a successful model of liberalization in the country.”

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Adesola also commended the Executive Vice Chairman of NCC, Dr Aminu Maida, for his efforts to reposition the industry.

The university don added: “While the focus in the past has always been quality of service (QoS), the direction under the new EVC has shifted to quality of experience (QoE), which is more customer-centric and places more demands on the telecoms operators.

“Beyond advocacy, the visible steps taken so far by the NCC under Dr Maida, aimed at safeguarding telecom infrastructure, deserve commendation. The recent incident of multiple fibre cuts, which resulted in widespread network disruptions for one of the major telecoms operators, prompted swift action from the EVC.

“His advocacy for stricter penalties against perpetrators led to moves by the government to criminalize cable damages and vandalism of telecoms infrastructure. This proactive stance not only deters future recklessness but also instils confidence among telecoms operators regarding the safety of their investments.”

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