The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) yesterday in Abuja inaugurated the Africa-BB-Maps National Event, becoming the first among 11 African countries to commence implementation of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU)-led initiative.
L-R: Project Manager, Africa-BroadBand (BB) Maps, International Telecommunication Union (ITU), Dana Jon Kamason; Executive Commissioner, Stakeholder Management, Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Rimini Makama; Executive Vice Chairman/Chief Executive Officer, NCC, NCC; Dr. Aminu Maida; Deputy Ambassador, European Union (EU) Delegation to Nigeria, Zissmos Vergas; Head, Green and Digital Economy, EU Delegation to Nigeria, Inga Stefanowicz; and Project Officer, Africa-BB-Maps, ITU, Elind Sulmina, during a three-day National Broadband Mapping System held in Abuja this week (August 5-6, 2025).
The opening session attracted key stakeholders from government, the telecommunications industry, and development partners. Day One focused on forging collaborative strategies for broadband infrastructure mapping, effective planning, and accelerating digital inclusion across the country.
