In a renewed push to reinforce Nigeria’s digital security architecture, the Chairman of the Board of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Chief Idris Olorunnimbe, and the Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Aminu Maida, on Tuesday paid a strategic working visit to the Inspector-General of Police, Mr. Olatunji Disu, at the Force Headquarters, Louis Edet House, Abuja.
The high-level engagement focused on strengthening institutional collaboration between the telecommunications regulator and the Nigeria Police Force, with particular emphasis on the protection of critical telecommunications infrastructure across the country and the effective implementation of the Presidential Order on Critical National Information Infrastructure (CNII).
The CNII framework designates key ICT and telecom assets as national security priorities, underscoring their importance to Nigeria’s economic stability, governance systems, financial services, emergency communications, and overall digital ecosystem.
During the meeting, both parties reportedly reviewed ongoing security challenges confronting telecom infrastructure, including vandalism, theft of equipment, sabotage of installations, and disruptions to network operations in parts of the country. These incidents have continued to affect service delivery and increase operational costs for network operators, while also raising concerns about national resilience in a rapidly digitising economy.
The discussions also centred on strengthening operational coordination between the NCC and the Nigeria Police Force through improved intelligence sharing, enhanced enforcement mechanisms, and faster response to incidents involving telecom assets. According to stakeholders familiar with the engagement, the aim is to move from reactive interventions to a more preventive and coordinated security strategy.
Beyond immediate security concerns, the visit reflected a broader recognition of the growing dependence of national systems on telecommunications infrastructure. From mobile banking and digital payments to emergency response services and government communications, telecom networks now form a critical backbone of Nigeria’s modern economy.
The engagement also reaffirmed the importance of inter-agency synergy in securing national infrastructure, particularly as Nigeria continues to expand its digital transformation agenda. Officials noted that safeguarding telecom assets is no longer solely a regulatory responsibility but a shared national security priority requiring sustained collaboration between regulators, security agencies, and private sector operators.
The visit comes amid ongoing efforts by the federal government to deepen implementation of the CNII policy, which seeks to ensure that critical infrastructure receives enhanced protection and prioritised security attention across the country.
Observers say the renewed partnership between the NCC and the Nigeria Police Force signals a stronger institutional alignment aimed at improving infrastructure resilience, reducing service disruptions, and supporting the stability of Nigeria’s digital economy.
As Nigeria advances toward a more connected and technology-driven future, the effectiveness of such collaborations is expected to play a key role in determining the reliability and security of its telecommunications ecosystem.
NCC and the Nigeria Police Force strengthen partnership to secure telecom infrastructure under the CNII framework, focusing on improved coordination, intelligence sharing, and protection of critical national ICT assets across Nigeria.
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