NCC strengthens telecoms ties with Airtel, IHS Towers

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has stepped up engagement with key telecommunications industry players following courtesy and familiarisation visits to the headquarters of Airtel Nigeria and IHS Towers in Lagos.

The visits, which took place on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, provided an opportunity for the telecommunications regulator, industry operators and infrastructure providers to discuss industry operations and strengthen stakeholder relations.

The NCC delegation was led by its Executive Commissioner, Stakeholder Management, Ms. Rimini Makama, accompanied by the President of the Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTON), Engr. Gbenga Adebayo.

At Airtel Nigeria’s headquarters, the delegation met with the company’s Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Dinesh Balsingh, during a courtesy and familiarisation visit.

The meeting highlighted the importance of sustained engagement between the regulator, industry associations and telecommunications service providers in promoting cooperation and effective coordination across the sector.

The delegation subsequently visited IHS Towers, where it met with the company’s Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Kazeem Oladepo.

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The engagement brought together representatives of the regulatory authority, telecommunications operators and infrastructure providers, whose investments and operations support the delivery and maintenance of communications services across the country.

The visits underscored the importance of collaboration among industry stakeholders as Nigeria continues to expand digital connectivity and strengthen its telecommunications infrastructure.

Telecommunications services play a significant role in supporting economic activities, digital innovation and access to communication services for individuals and businesses.

The NCC is responsible for regulating Nigeria’s telecommunications industry, while ALTON represents licensed telecommunications operators. Airtel Nigeria provides mobile telecommunications services, and IHS Towers is a major provider of telecommunications infrastructure.

The familiarisation visits reflect ongoing engagement among key stakeholders in the sector, with the aim of maintaining open communication channels and supporting Nigeria’s broader digital transformation agenda.