Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) is leading the charge to implement the Presidential Order that designates telecommunications infrastructure as Critical National Information Infrastructure (CNII).
Under the leadership of Executive Vice-Chairman Dr. Aminu Maida, the Commission is executing a multi-pronged strategy that includes nationwide asset mapping, a comprehensive protection framework, and grassroots awareness campaigns aimed at fostering public ownership of digital infrastructure.
Dr. Maida described the Presidential Order as a watershed moment for Nigeria’s digital economy, recognizing the telecom sector as vital to national security, economic resilience, and governance. With over 171 million mobile subscribers and a teledensity of 79.22% as of June 2025, Nigeria’s telecom backbone powers everything from remote education and e-commerce to healthcare access and financial inclusion.
Yet, this critical infrastructure faces mounting threats—from cyber intrusions and physical sabotage to policy fragmentation and infrastructural duplication. To counter these risks, the NCC is collaborating with the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) to prevent unauthorized access and bolster cybersecurity defenses.
The Commission is also engaging state governments to harmonize CNII protection policies across all tiers of governance, ensuring a unified national response.
Public engagement is a cornerstone of the NCC’s approach. Through targeted campaigns, the Commission is educating communities about their role in safeguarding telecom assets, emphasizing that digital security is a shared responsibility.
Dr. Maida urged stakeholders—from industry leaders and policymakers to everyday citizens—to rally behind this mission, declaring that the integrity of Nigeria’s digital infrastructure is “non-negotiable.”
Ultimately, the NCC’s efforts aim to build a digitally secure Nigeria—where infrastructure is not only protected but also serves as a springboard for innovation, economic empowerment, and global competitiveness.
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Yet, this critical infrastructure faces mounting threats—from cyber intrusions and physical sabotage to policy fragmentation and infrastructural duplication. To counter these risks, the NCC is collaborating with the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) to prevent unauthorized access and bolster cybersecurity defenses.
The Commission is also engaging state governments to harmonize CNII protection policies across all tiers of governance, ensuring a unified national response.
Public engagement is a cornerstone of the NCC’s approach. Through targeted campaigns, the Commission is educating communities about their role in safeguarding telecom assets, emphasizing that digital security is a shared responsibility.
Dr. Maida urged stakeholders—from industry leaders and policymakers to everyday citizens—to rally behind this mission, declaring that the integrity of Nigeria’s digital infrastructure is “non-negotiable.”
Ultimately, the NCC’s efforts aim to build a digitally secure Nigeria—where infrastructure is not only protected but also serves as a springboard for innovation, economic empowerment, and global competitiveness.
