Dr. Bosun Tijani receives interim report on Nigeria’s telecom sector sustainability

The Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy for the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Bosun Tijani, has welcomed consultants from KPMG Nigeria and SimmonsCooper Partners as they presented an interim report on the sustainability of the country’s telecoms sector.

The report underscores the government’s ongoing commitment to addressing challenges in the telecommunications industry while ensuring the provision of meaningful connectivity for all Nigerians. Speaking on the initiative, Dr. Tijani emphasized the government's dual focus on sustainability and accessibility, stating, “As a government, we are working to find a balance between the sustainability of the sector and ensuring the availability of meaningful connectivity for our people.”

This milestone forms part of Nigeria's broader vision to establish internet access as a fundamental human right. The minister reiterated that this commitment aligns with the nation's digital economy objectives, which aim to empower citizens through widespread, reliable, and affordable connectivity.

The interim report marks a significant step towards realizing this vision, addressing key challenges, and exploring innovative solutions to ensure that the telecoms sector remains robust and inclusive. With the collaboration of industry experts and stakeholders, Nigeria is poised to achieve its goal of universal internet access and position itself as a leader in the global digital economy.

The ministry and its partners continue to forge ahead with strategic measures to solidify Nigeria’s telecoms sector as a cornerstone of innovation, economic growth, and social inclusion.

By:  Kanto Okanta