The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening collaboration with the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) to promote public awareness, responsible communication and sustainable growth in the telecommunications sector.
Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the NCC, Dr. Aminu Maida, gave the assurance while receiving a delegation of the NIPR, led by its President, Dr. Ike Neliaku, at the Commission’s headquarters in Abuja.
Maida said the Commission would continue working with professional bodies such as the NIPR to enhance stakeholder engagement and deepen public understanding of key regulatory initiatives aimed at improving accountability and ensuring the resilience of Nigeria’s telecom industry.
He congratulated the NIPR on securing the hosting rights for the 2026 World Public Relations Forum, describing the achievement as a testament to strategic communication, perseverance and Nigeria’s ability to project a compelling global narrative.
The NCC boss also urged the institute to leverage the forthcoming African Telecoms Union (ATU) Conference of Plenipotentiaries, scheduled to hold in Nigeria later this month, to further showcase the country’s positive image on the international stage.
Maida highlighted ongoing NCC initiatives, including campaigns on the protection of Critical National Information Infrastructure (CNII), consumer education on efficient data usage, simplified telecom tariffs, the public coverage map and measures to promote fair competition within the industry.
According to him, recent reforms in the telecommunications sector have restored investor confidence and attracted fresh investments, signalling renewed optimism in the industry.
“The investments we are seeing today are no longer about keeping the lights on; they are about expanding the industry. Investors now have confidence in the sector, the government’s reforms and the regulator, and they see significant opportunities in the Nigerian market,” he said.
Responding, NIPR President Dr. Ike Neliaku commended the NCC for its commitment to stakeholder engagement and its contributions to Nigeria’s digital economy.
He pledged the institute’s support in advancing responsible communication, reputation management and public enlightenment on the Commission’s regulatory initiatives, saying both organisations share a common goal of promoting national development through effective communication.
