NCC Laments Vandalisation Of Telecom Infrastructure

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has decried the high rate of vandalisation of telecommunication infrastructure in many communities across the country.
The commission said it was imperative for the public to regard telecom facilities as collectively owned infrastructure that is essential for the provision of efficient and acceptable telecom services that must be keenly protected.
NCC’s Director, Zonal Operations, Amina Shehu, stated this during a one-day sensitisation programme on “Protection of Telecom Infrastructure”, in Dikko/Sabbon Wuse, Niger State, at the weekend.
Shehu, who was represented by the Assistant Director in the commission, Mr. Abubakar Usman, said, “Telecommunication has been an integral part of our daily lives with provision of services ranging from telephony, entertainment, information and learning over a broad range of media platforms.
“These achievements would not have been possible without the active collaboration of all relevant stakeholders and the healthy enabling environment provided by government in the sector.
“However, much as we aim to sustain this growth and as the industry continues to evolve, we are faced with various challenges that have hampered development in the sector as it relates to infrastructure deployment.
“Vandalism of telecom infrastructure has continued to be a major challenge in the telecom industry. However, the commission has continued to collaborate with the relevant agencies to ensure adequate security for telecom facilities”.
The NCC emphasized that over the past 15 years, it had experienced a tremendous and significant contribution to Nigeria’s GDP.