IHS Nigeria links infrastructure to digital economy growth

IHS Nigeria has reflected on its significant role in Nigeria's telecommunications evolution, emphasizing the crucial impact of digital infrastructure on the nation's journey from GSM services to a growing digital economy. During the 12th edition of the eWorld Forum in Lagos, the forum themed "The GSM Digital Milestones: 25 Years On," the company launched two books authored by its convener, Aaron Ukodie.

The forum celebrated 25 years of Nigeria's GSM revolution and explored the transformation of the telecommunications ecosystem from early mobile telephony to today's digital economy. IHS Nigeria's Director of Corporate Communications, Sylva Ifedigbo, described the 25-year milestone as a pivotal moment in Nigeria's digital journey, stating that GSM technology revolutionized communication and business.

IHS Nigeria, part of the world's largest independent communications infrastructure owners and operators, has been building and managing infrastructure for mobile network operators and internet service providers for over two decades. Director of Regional Operations, Olaitan Ogunbiyi, highlighted the dramatic changes in Nigeria's telecommunications sector since the introduction of GSM services in 2001.

He noted the shift from limited mobile lines to an ecosystem supporting connectivity across various aspects of daily life. Ogunbiyi emphasized the importance of shared infrastructure in reducing network deployment costs and increasing connectivity capacity, allowing multiple operators and service providers to leverage existing infrastructure.