Maida’s Telecom Reforms Face Resistance, But Aim To Deliver Inclusive Growth

Maida’s Telecom Reforms Face Resistance, But Aim To Deliver Inclusive Growth

Nigeria’s telecommunications industry is once again at a defining crossroads. Nearly two decades after Ernest Ndukwe’s transformative tenure as Executive Vice Chairman (EVC) of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) opened the floodgates to private investment and industry liberalisation, current EVC, Dr. Aminu Maida, is leading a fresh wave of reforms — albeit in a far more turbulent climate. Assuming office in October 2023, Maida inherite…

Maida’s Push To Reshape Telecom Regulation Confronts Headwinds, But Promises Inclusive Gains

Maida’s Push To Reshape Telecom Regulation Confronts Headwinds, But Promises Inclusive Gains The Nigerian telecommunications sector is once again at a pivotal moment. Two decades after Ernest Ndukwe’s landmark tenure as Executive Vice Chairman (EVC) of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) ushered in sweeping reforms that liberalised the industry and attracted record investment, current EVC Aminu Maida is navigating a vastly different ter…