Alaba Rotimi
Taiwo Olumide
Nigeria’s telecom infrastructure narrowly escaped disruption last week following a peace deal brokered by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC).
The intervention prevented the Natural Oil and Gas Suppliers Association of Nigeria from embarking on a planned strike, which could have halted diesel supply to thousands of telecom sites across the country. Many of these facilities depend on generators to remain operational due to the nation’s unstable power grid.
The NCC’s mediation was carried out in collaboration with the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA).
According to the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, he said; telecommunications infrastructure is the backbone of our connectivity and digital economy.”
“Any disruption has far-reaching implications for service delivery, economic stability, and national security,” he added.
Also, the NCC Chief Executive Officer, Aminu Maida, also stressed the value of dialogue in resolving disputes, stating:
“We also recognise mediation as an effective tool for building consensus among stakeholders. This resolution underscores the importance of dialogue in preventing avoidable service disruptions.”
