In furtherance of its commitment to value-driven initiatives targeted at telecommunication services users in the country, the Nigeria Communication Commission (NCC) has stressed the need for its effective regulation and governance in mining and data usage in the fast-growing ICT industry.
The Executive Vice-Chairman (EVC) of NCC, Prof. Umar Danbatta, who made this remark during his keynote address at the Nigeria Digital Sense Forum, hosted by ITRealm in Lagos, said that the regulatory measure would enable telecom services users in the country to maximize data value and reduce their associated costs and risks.
Represented at the event by the Commission’s Head, New Media and Information Security, Dr Chukwudi Diugu, the EVC maintained that the NCC recognized Nigeria as a technologically advanced nation as the introduction of 5G technology had presented significant prospects and hurdles, especially as they related to data management, safety, and protection.
Danbatta noted that the implementation of 5G technology in the country had offered advanced functionalities that can improve communication services nationwide, thereby contributing to the nation’s socio-economic development and the realization of the dream of a fully digitalized national economy.
Speaking at the event, the President of Nigeria Computer Society (NCS), Prof. Adesina Shodiya, harped on the imperative of safe use of internet and technology in the country in view of the increasingly worrisome trend in cyber attacks globally and the devastating impacts on individuals, businesses and national economies.
In his welcome remarks at the forum, the Lead Consulting Strategist of Digital Sense Africa, Mr. Remmy Nweke, explained that the event was organized to enable stakeholders in the nation’s ICT sector critically appraise emerging trends in the techno space with a view to addressing the associated challenges.
Specifically, the industry expert listed some of the challenges requiring solutions as related to internet governance, security, and the socioeconomic effects of internet usage.
Nweke explained that this year’s forum was designed with a special focus on students, young individuals, women, and community-based organizations.
