The Attorney-General of the Federation and minister of Justice, Lateef O. Fagbemi SAN said the Tinubu administration is focussed on leveraging advancement in the communications sector as a tool for development and transformation of the economy.
The minister said that digital transformation is critical to improvement in socio-economic development of a nation. A well regulated communications sector implies enacting and implementing laws and regulations that ensure protection of rights including right to privacy, data protection and consumer rights as well as regulations that support the ease of doing business in Nigeria. communications in Nigeria.
The Minister stated this in a keynote address to participants at the first annual workshop for Attorneys-General on “Emerging Issues in the Communications Sector” on the theme: “Building and driving synergy in regulating communications for the digital transformation in Nigeria by the by commending the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC).
He commebded the Nigerian Communications Commission for its foresight in pulling together the Chief Law Officers of the Federation together to engage and exchange ideas on this platform, which is aimed at identifying and bridging knowledge gap with respect to regulatory frameworks, and strengthening mechanisms for regulating communications in Nigeria as a panacea for digital transformation.
“It has been noted that Nigeria’s communications sector remains one of the dynamic and rapidly evolving sectors. According to recent data from the Nigeria Communications Commission, The justice and judicial sector are therefore critical components for regulating.
Earlier in his opening remarks, the Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Communication Commission NCC, Dr. Aminu Maida said the communications sector remains a vital enabler of innovation, commerce, governance, and inclusion. However, to fully unlock its potential, we must tackle a range of challenges that cut across legal, regulatory, fiscal, and operational domains.
“This is where your role, as Attorneys-General, becomes critical. You are not only the Chief Law Officers of your states; you are also policy influencers and key partners in shaping the legal frameworks that support national development. Your insights and guidance help ensure that innovation happens within a structure that promotes fairness, accountability, and long-term stability.”, he emphasized.
Maida noted that, the workshop has been designed to address some of the most pressing issues in the sector today, including: A review of the Nigerian Communication Act 2003, Strengtheng Taxation in the communications sector, Protecting Critical National Information infrastructure and Addressing Regulatort Overlap.
According to recent data from the Nigeria Communications Commission, Nigeria has over 220Million active voice subscriptions as of Q1 2025, with broadband penetration now over 52%. This connectivity supports everything from remote education to financial inclusion in both urban and rural areas.
