The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has intensified engagement with key players in the Nigerian telecommunications industry, with its Executive Commissioner for Stakeholder Management, Ms. Rimini Makama, leading a delegation on courtesy visits to Airtel Nigeria and IHS Towers in Lagos.
The visits, which took place on October 21, 2026, involved representatives of the Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTON), in a move to highlight the importance of collaboration between the industry regulator, telecommunications operators and infrastructure providers.
At the headquarters of Airtel Nigeria, Makama, accompanied by ALTON President, Engr. Gbenga Adebayo, was received by the company’s Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Dinesh Balsingh.
The meeting provided an opportunity for the commission, the industry association and the telecommunications operator to strengthen stakeholder relations and engage on matters concerning the sector.
The delegation subsequently visited the headquarters of IHS Towers, where Makama and Adebayo met with the company’s Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Kazeem Oladepo.
The engagements brought the commission’s stakeholder management leadership into contact with two important players in the Nigerian telecommunications ecosystem.
While Airtel Nigeria provides telecommunications services to consumers and businesses, IHS Towers operates telecommunications infrastructure that supports network connectivity and service delivery.
ALTON, which represents licensed telecommunications operators in Nigeria, also plays a role in providing an industry platform for engagement between operators and other stakeholders.
The NCC regulates the Nigerian telecommunications industry, overseeing operators and supporting the development of a competitive and efficient communications sector.
The visits underscore the importance of sustained engagement among regulators, service providers and infrastructure companies in addressing industry concerns and supporting the continued development of telecommunications services in Nigeria.
However, the NCC’s announcement of the visits did not disclose specific policy discussions, agreements or resolutions arising from the meetings.
According to local media reports, the engagements come against the backdrop of the critical role telecommunications services and supporting infrastructure play in the Nigerian digital economy, making cooperation among industry stakeholders important to maintaining reliable connectivity and improving service delivery.
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