By Angeline Mgbele, Bureau Chief, Northern Nigeria and Kingsley I. Ilechukwu, Bureau Chief, South West, Nigeria
The Lagos State Infrastructure Maintenance & Regulatory Agency (LASIMRA) recently embarked on a historic working visit to the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) Headquarters in Abuja, north central, Nigeria, according to joint statement from LASIMRA and the Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria(ALTON), just seen by our correspondent.
We understand that the LASIMRA delegation was led by its Chief Executive Officer, Prince Oyekanmi Elegushi, alongside members of the senior management team.
We further gather that the delegation was warmly received by the Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer(EVC/CEO) of the NCC, Dr. Aminu Maida, and the Commission’s management team.
As per the joint statement from LASIMRA and ALTON, the visit marked a significant milestone in strengthening collaboration between LASIMRA and NCC towards improving the telecommunications sector in Lagos State.
The meeting was further enriched by the presence of representatives from ALTON, including the Chairman, Engr. Gbenga Adebayo, and the Publicity Secretary, Mr. Damian Udeh.
‘Discussions focused on addressing critical issues affecting the industry, with particular emphasis on the security and protection of telecom infrastructure. LASIMRA reiterated the need for effective oversight and safeguarding of these essential assets under the jurisdiction of the Lagos State Government,” the statement from the two telecoms industry stakeholders said.
A key highlight of the meeting was the Tower Enumeration Project—a comprehensive audit initiative aimed at identifying all distressing communication infrastructure across Lagos. LASIMRA also raised concerns about damages to public infrastructure caused by some operators during fibre deployment and reaffirmed its commitment to enforcing appropriate penalties to preserve public assets.
The parties agreed on the importance of a unified strategy involving NCC, LASIMRA and other stakeholders to bring order to the sector, improve connectivity, and ensure widespread access to high-quality telecommunications services across Lagos.
LASIMRA expressed its sincere appreciation to the NCC for its support and collaboration adding “together, we remain committed to building a more connected, secure, and digitally inclusive Lagos.”
