The Executive Vice Chairman the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Dr. Aminu Maida, on Monday 19, January 2025, unveiled the National Spectrum Roadmap 2026–2030, that will drive Nigeria’s digital future through transparency and predictable spectrum regulation.
Maida said this during the two-day forum on initiatives shaping Nigeria’s digital future.
According to him, the initiative includes the Spectrum Roadmap 2026–2030 and guidelines for opening the lower 6GHz and 60GHz licence-exempt bands.
Maida, who was represented by the Head of Spectrum Administration, Atiku Lawal, said the measures was aimed at improving the quality of service nationwide.
“Our national ambitions are growing. We want faster speeds, wider coverage, better service quality, stronger innovation and greater inclusion. This roadmap creates a transparent, predictable regulatory environment supporting investment, encouraging innovation, expanding access and improving service quality for all Nigerians,” Maida said.
According to him, the lower 6GHz and 60GHz guidelines would unlock new capacity for high-speed, affordable and reliable connectivity.
“Spectrum is behind everything digital we do. Though invisible, it is indispensable to mobile, broadband, satellite, emergency and smart technologies,” he added.
Maida stated that every video call, online classroom, digital transaction and connected device in Nigeria relies on spectrum, stating, “We are preparing Nigeria for future data demands across homes, campuses, businesses, healthcare facilities and public spaces.”
The Executive Commissioner, Technical Services, Abraham Oshadami, also added that the spectrum resources must serve every community.
“Today’s engagement reaffirms our commitment to expanding wireless broadband through foresight, fairness and national development goals,” Oshadami said.
In his earlier remark, Atiku Lawal said the roadmap is more than a technical document, and called it a strategic blueprint for Nigeria’s digital future.
In his own, Huawei, Dr Lola Fafore, disclosed that the roadmap would drive innovation, boost broadband penetration and contribute significantly to national GDP.
Source: NAN
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