NCC Calls for Improved Collaboration to Address Fibre Cuts
Oghenevwede Ohworiole in Abuja The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), has blamed the high rate of fibre cuts during road constructions on inadequate collaboration amongst major stakeholders, especially with the Ministry
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has called for enhanced collaboration among key stakeholders to curb the frequent fiber cuts occurring during road construction. This issue was highlighted at a stakeholders' workshop, themed 'Secure today: Connect Tomorrow,' held in Abuja. According to the commission, inadequate coordination between major players is the primary cause of the high number of fiber cuts, which have surged over the past six months.
Executive Vice Chairman of the NCC, Dr. Aminu Maida, disclosed that more than 5,000 fiber cuts were reported in just six months due to lack of proper collaboration. Maida emphasized that the issue is not about placing blame but rather about improving coordination before road excavation begins. The Director of Critical National Standards and Infrastructure Protection, Office of the National Security Adviser, AVM Effion Ewa, echoed the sentiment, stressing that the aim of the workshop is to strengthen cooperation among the critical stakeholders whose actions directly influence Nigeria's digital future.
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