The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has flagged off the inaugural edition of its Annual Workshop for Attorneys-General on Emerging Issues in the Communications Sector, marking a strategic step toward aligning legal frameworks with Nigeria’s fast-evolving digital economy.
Held at the Sheraton Hotel in Ikeja, Lagos, the workshop aims to foster collaboration between state and federal legal officers and the telecommunications regulatory ecosystem, with a focus on shaping laws and policies that promote innovation, security, and sustainability in Nigeria’s communications landscape.
In his opening remarks, the Executive Vice Chairman and CEO of the NCC, Dr. Aminu Maida, emphasized that effective regulation of the dynamic communications sector cannot occur in isolation and requires robust legal support across all levels of government.
“The presence of the Attorney-General of the Federation at this maiden edition underscores the Federal Government’s commitment to institutional synergy,” Dr. Maida stated. “Collaboration is not optional—it is essential.”
He identified key issues for deliberation, including reform of the Nigerian Communications Act (2003), harmonization of taxation regimes, protection of Critical National Information Infrastructure (CNII), and eliminating regulatory overlaps that stifle industry growth.
Dr. Maida stressed the need for a whole-of-government approach as Nigeria accelerates its digital transformation journey, powered by technologies like AI, IoT, and high-speed connectivity.
Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, who delivered the keynote address, described the workshop as a platform for bridging regulatory knowledge gaps and reinforcing legal frameworks in support of Nigeria’s digital vision.
“Digital transformation is vital for socio-economic development,” Fagbemi said. “We must regulate to ensure privacy, consumer rights, and a conducive environment for innovation while tackling threats such as vandalism and multiple taxation.”
The Minister cited recent challenges, including overlapping levies in Ogun State that disrupted infrastructure rollout, and base station vandalism in Kano, describing them as acts of economic sabotage. He commended states like Anambra, which adopted unified right-of-way policies, leading to rapid fibre optic expansion.
Fagbemi recommended actionable steps, such as harmonized legal and policy frameworks, coordinated federal-state enforcement, a unified digital taxation regime, and joint protection of telecom infrastructure.
“As Chief Law Officers, we must advise our governments soundly on digital economy matters, ensure constitutionally grounded enforcement, and lead in promoting data privacy and cybersecurity at the state level,” he said.
The workshop, which continues through tomorrow, has attracted attorneys-general from across Nigeria’s 36 states, senior telecom industry players, civil society groups, and the media.
The NCC hopes to institutionalize the annual engagement as a platform for legal cooperation, regulatory clarity, and national cohesion in Nigeria’s digital sector.
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