NCC Board, Sanwo-Olu Deepen Ties to Boost Lagos Telecoms

The Board of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), led by its Chairman, Chief Idris Olorunnimbe, has renewed its strategic engagement with the Lagos State Government following a courtesy visit to the Executive Governor of Lagos State, His Excellency Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, in Lagos.

The visit underscored the shared commitment of both parties to deepen collaboration in addressing critical challenges within Nigeria’s telecommunications sector, particularly as they affect Lagos State, the nation’s commercial and digital hub.

During the meeting, discussions focused on strengthening institutional cooperation to support sustainable growth across the telecommunications ecosystem. Key issues highlighted included infrastructure development, protection of critical telecom assets, regulatory alignment, and the need to create an enabling environment that supports continued investment and innovation in the sector.

Governor Sanwo-Olu reaffirmed the Lagos State Government’s readiness to work closely with the NCC in resolving industry bottlenecks and advancing policies that promote seamless deployment of telecom infrastructure. He noted that telecommunications remain a vital driver of economic growth, digital inclusion, and service delivery in Lagos, powering sectors such as fintech, e-commerce, creative industries and e-governance.

Lagos State hosts the highest concentration of telecom subscribers, base stations and data traffic in Nigeria, making effective collaboration between the state government and the national regulator essential. Over the years, both institutions have engaged on issues ranging from right-of-way administration and multiple taxation to infrastructure protection and urban planning concerns.

Chief Olorunnimbe, on behalf of the NCC Board, emphasised the importance of state-level partnerships in achieving national telecommunications objectives. He noted that effective regulation increasingly depends on cooperation with sub-national governments, particularly in states with high infrastructure density and economic activity like Lagos.

Industry observers say the renewed engagement could help accelerate broadband expansion, improve infrastructure security and boost investor confidence, especially at a time when demand for data services continues to rise and operators face mounting deployment and operational challenges.

The visit reflects a broader recognition that collaboration between regulators and state governments is critical to sustaining growth in Nigeria’s telecommunications sector and positioning it as a cornerstone of the country’s digital economy.

The NCC Board, led by Chairman Chief Idris Olorunnimbe, has paid a courtesy visit to Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu to strengthen collaboration aimed at addressing telecom industry challenges and driving sustainable growth in Nigeria’s digital ecosystem.

NCC Board and Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu renew collaboration to strengthen telecom infrastructure, address industry challenges and support sustainable growth in Nigeria’s digital economy.