The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has reaffirmed its commitment to collaborating with the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) and other stakeholders to promote a resilient, sustainable and competitive telecommunications industry.
The Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the NCC, Dr. Aminu Maida, made the commitment while receiving an NIPR delegation led by its President, Dr. Ike Neliaku, at the Commission’s headquarters in Maitama, Abuja. Maida said the NCC would continue working with professional bodies to promote public awareness, responsible communication and stakeholder engagement on issues affecting the telecommunications sector.
He congratulated the NIPR on securing the hosting rights for the 2026 World Public Relations Forum, describing the achievement as a reflection of strategic communication and effective national representation. He also urged the institute to leverage the forthcoming African Telecoms Union Conference of Plenipotentiaries, scheduled to hold in Nigeria in July 2026, to further project the country’s image internationally.
The NCC chief said the Commission is implementing public awareness campaigns on the protection of Critical National Information Infrastructure (CNII), efficient data usage, simplified telecom tariffs, and other regulatory initiatives aimed at improving accountability and encouraging competition.
According to Maida, recent reforms have helped restore investor confidence and attract fresh investment into the telecommunications sector. Responding, NIPR President Dr. Ike Neliaku commended the NCC’s commitment to stakeholder engagement and expressed the institute’s readiness to collaborate on initiatives that promote responsible communication, reputation management and public awareness of the Commission’s regulatory programmes.
