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Stakeholders advocate measures to protect telecom infrastructure

Stakeholders in Nigeria’s telecommunications sector have called on the Federal Government to bolster the protection of the nation’s telecom infrastructure against cyber threats, vandalism and theft, emphasising its critical role in driving economic growth and digital transformation.

The appeal was made during a panel session, titled, “Protecting Critical National Infrastructure: Securing Nigeria’s Telecommunications Sector for Sustainable Growth” at the 30th Nigerian Economic Summit in Abuja.

The session, sponsored by IHS Towers, brought together key players, including the Association of Licensed Telecom Operators of Nigeria (ALTON) and the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC).

In his remarks, Senior Vice President and Chief Corporate Services Officer of IHS Towers, Mr. Dapo Otunla, underscored the urgency of safeguarding telecom assets, which have been designated as Critical National Infrastructure…
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