NCC Hosts National Broadband Mapping System Workshop

  NCC Hosts National Broadband Mapping System Workshop

 

L-R: Project Manager, Africa-BroadBand (BB) Maps, International Telecommunication Union (ITU), Dana Jon Kamason; Executive Commissioner, Stakeholder Management, Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Rimini Makama; Executive Vice Chairman/Chief Executive Officer, NCC, NCC; Dr. Aminu Maida; Deputy Ambassador,  European Union (EU) Delegation to Nigeria, Zissmos Vergas; Head, Green and Digital Economy, EU Delegation to Nigeria, Inga Stefanowicz; and Project Officer, Africa-BB-Maps, ITU, Elind Sulmina, during a three-day National Broadband Mapping System held in Abuja this week (August 5-6, 2025).

 

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) recently hosted a three-day National Broadband Mapping System workshop in Abuja, bringing together key stakeholders from the telecom industry and international organizations.

The workshop featured prominent attendees, including: Executive Vice Chairman/Chief Executive Officer, NCC, Dr. Aminu Maida, Executive Commissioner, Stakeholder Management, NCC, Rimini Makama

- *Project Manager, Africa-BroadBand (BB) Maps, International Telecommunication Union (ITU), Dana Jon Kamason, Deputy Ambassador, European Union (EU) Delegation to Nigeria, Zissmos Vergas,  *Head, Green and Digital Economy, EU Delegation to Nigeria, Inga Stefanowicz, Project Officer, Africa-BB-Maps, ITU, Elind Sulmina*

The National Broadband Mapping System workshop aimed to discuss and develop a comprehensive broadband map for Nigeria, highlighting areas of coverage and gaps in broadband infrastructure. This initiative is expected to inform policy decisions and guide investments in the telecom sector.

Collaboration and Partnerships

The workshop underscores the importance of collaboration between the NCC, ITU, EU, and other stakeholders in promoting digital development and bridging the digital divide in Nigeria. By working together, these organizations can leverage their expertise and resources to drive progress in the telecom sector.

The National Broadband Mapping System is expected to provide valuable insights into Nigeria's broadband landscape, enabling policymakers and industry stakeholders to make informed decisions about infrastructure development and investment. This initiative has the potential to improve broadband access and quality across the country, driving economic growth and digital inclusion.