Amanze ChinonyeThe Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has restated its commitment to safeguarding the nation’s telecommunications infrastructure following the suspension of a planned strike by the Natural Oil and Gas Suppliers Association of Nigeria (NOGASA) that threatened to disrupt nationwide connectivity.
The strike, which was called off after mediation led by the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) in collaboration with the NCC, would have halted diesel supplies to telecom sites, crippling operators’ ability to power diesel-driven generators and maintain service.
Join our WhatsApp ChannelThe intervention, spearheaded by National Security Adviser Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, involved a series of strategic engagements with NOGASA leaders to stress the potential impact of service disruption on national security, the economy, and everyday life. The NCC provided technical and regulatory insight during the talks, which culminated in an agreement to suspend the industrial action.
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“Telecommunications infrastructure is the backbone of our connectivity and digital economy. Any disruption, whether through vandalism, theft, denial of access to maintenance teams, or interruptions in the supply of operational materials, has far-reaching implications for service delivery, economic stability, and national security,” Ribadu said.
The NCC commended the ONSA for its role in resolving the dispute and lauded stakeholders for recognising the national importance of uninterrupted telecommunications services. Executive Vice Chairman of the Commission, Dr. Aminu Maida, said the regulator would continue to enforce compliance with technical standards and foster collaboration to protect telecom assets.
“This resolution underscores the importance of dialogue in preventing avoidable service disruptions. We call on all Nigerians to regard telecom infrastructure as a shared national asset, underpinning our ability to connect with loved ones, transact business, access healthcare, pursue education, and participate in the global digital economy,” Maida stated.
The Commission reaffirmed its readiness to work with security agencies, industry stakeholders, and the public to ensure Nigeria’s telecom infrastructure remains resilient and reliable.
With over 220 million active mobile lines and the vast majority of Nigeria’s internet backbone dependent on uninterrupted power at telecom sites, any prolonged disruption could have paralysed communications nationwide, stalling businesses, cutting off access to emergency services, and isolating communities. The NCC’s intervention, therefore, was not merely a regulatory duty it was a decisive move to avert an economic and security crisis that could have reverberated across every sector of national life.
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