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LASIMRA, NCC Commit to Protecting Telecom Infrastructure in Lagos State

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Mar 19, 2025.

LASIMRA stressed the importance of effective oversight and protection of vital telecom infrastructure under the Lagos State Government’s jurisdiction.
A central point of discussion was the Tower Enumeration Project, a thorough audit designed to identify all communication infrastructure in distress throughout Lagos.
LASIMRA addressed concerns surrounding damages to public infrastructure during fiber deployment by some operators and pledged to enforce suitable penalties to protect public assets.

In a groundbreaking move to bolster the telecommunications sector in Lagos State, the Lagos State Infrastructure Maintenance & Regulatory Agency (LASIMRA) paid a historic working visit to the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) Headquarters in Abuja, Eko Hot Blog reports.

The LASIMRA delegation, led by its Chief Executive Officer Prince Oyekanmi Elegushi and members of the senior management team, was warmly received by NCC’s Executive Vice Chairman, Dr. Aminu Maida, and the Commission’s management team.

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This notable meeting, which included representatives from the Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTON), set the stage for closer collaboration between LASIMRA and NCC.

The gathering served as a platform to discuss crucial issues impacting the telecom industry, with a particular focus on safeguarding and enhancing telecom infrastructure.

With key stakeholders such as ALTON Chairman Engr. Gbenga Adebayo and Publicity Secretary Mr. Damian Udeh in attendance, the event laid the foundation for a more robust and secure telecommunications landscape in Lagos State.

During the meeting, LASIMRA stressed the importance of effective oversight and protection of vital telecom infrastructure under the Lagos State Government’s jurisdiction.

LASIMRA, NCC Commit to Protecting Telecom Infrastructure in Lagos State

A central point of discussion was the Tower Enumeration Project, a thorough audit designed to identify all communication infrastructure in distress throughout Lagos.

Additionally, LASIMRA addressed concerns surrounding damages to public infrastructure during fiber deployment by some operators and pledged to enforce suitable penalties to protect public assets.

The meeting concluded with a consensus on the need for a unified strategy among NCC, LASIMRA, and other stakeholders to establish order, enhance connectivity, and guarantee widespread access to top-quality telecommunications services in Lagos.