NCC Moves To Strengthen Telecom Partnerships With Airtel, IHS Towers

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has stepped up efforts to deepen cooperation with telecommunications operators and infrastructure corporations to reinforce service supply and develop connectivity throughout Nigeria.

The initiative adopted separate familiarisation visits to Airtel Nigeria and IHS Towers in Lagos on October 21, 2026.

The NCC delegation was led by its Executive Commissioner for Stakeholder Management, Ms. Rimini Makama, alongside the President of the Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTON), Engr. Gbenga Adebayo.

The visits offered a possibility for the regulator to interact trade stakeholders on strengthening partnerships, addressing operational challenges and inspiring infrastructure funding to assist the event of the telecommunications sector.

At Airtel Nigeria’s headquarters, the delegation met with the corporate’s Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Dinesh Balsingh, to debate areas of cooperation between the regulator and the operator, with emphasis on bettering trade relations and telecommunications companies.

The group subsequently visited IHS Towers, the place it held discussions with the corporate’s Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Kazeem Oladepo.

The engagements strengthened the necessity for steady communication and collaboration among the many NCC, telecom operators and infrastructure suppliers to sort out sector-wide challenges and prolong dependable community protection nationwide.

The Commission’s outreach additionally displays its dedication to fostering productive relationships with trade gamers and making a supportive atmosphere for the long-term development of Nigeria’s communications trade.

Through sustained consultations with stakeholders, the NCC goals to encourage infrastructure enlargement, strengthen cooperation throughout the telecommunications worth chain and enhance the standard and attain of companies accessible to Nigerians.