Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) CEO Professor Umar Danbatta has revealed that the commission is driving initiatives for the full deployment of Fifth Generation (5G) network in Nigeria while speaking at the occasion of the “NCC Day” and during the 18th Abuja International Trade Fair organized the Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI).
Danbatta allayed that the year’s edition of the Trade Fair with the theme, ”Sustainable Financing and Taxation” is very apt and timely, especially considering the pivotal role the telecommunications industry play in driving economic growth as he stressed that as the telecommunications regulator in Nigeria, the Commission bear the responsibility of ensuring the sustainability and vitality of the sector.
He further emphasized that the steady growth of telecoms sector over the years with its pervasive positive impact on all other sectors of the economy in terms of increased automation of processes and digital transformation in service delivery, has been remarkable
“The Commission is working assiduously with various stakeholders including you, the consumers, to see how more businesses can embrace digital platforms for delivering their services to the consumer”.
“As a regulator, we also ensure we constantly inform you, the consumers on how to be protected to prevent cases of online fraud or avoid consumer falling victims of cybercrime antics while in their legitimate use of the Internet.“As you may be aware, the NCC is driving initiatives for the full deployment of Fifth Generation (5G) network in Nigeria. Already, 5G spectrum licenses have been issued to companies for rollout”.
“It is important to state that the 5G network will bring substantial network improvements, including higher connection speed, mobility and capacity, as well as low-latency capabilities to communications services in Nigeria. I am happy to inform you that licensees have kicked off the commercial launch of 5G network in some cities across the nation”, he added.
Danbatta further assured that the Commission would continue to drive the digital transformation of the country’s economy.
