The Association of Telecommunications Companies of Nigeria (ATCON) has announced the second edition of its Strategic Stakeholders’ Meeting, scheduled to take place on August 15, in Abuja.

The meeting will be held under the theme, ‘Rallying Critical Stakeholders to Drive the Successful Execution of the Executive Order on Critical National Information Infrastructure’.

This high-level dialogue follows the recent issuance of an executive order by the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA), which designates telecommunications infrastructure as Critical National Information Infrastructure (CNII).
 
This marks a significant milestone for Nigeria’s digital economy, and it is expected to usher in a more secure and investment-friendly environment for telecom operators and service providers.

ATCON, through its National President, Tony Izuagbe Emoekpere, has extended invitations to commissioners of ICT and digital economy, permanent secretaries, and Heads of ICT agencies across the 36 states, as well as key federal ministries and regulatory bodies, to participate in this timely engagement.

“The effective implementation of this Executive Order hinges significantly on continuous engagement and collaboration with all key stakeholders.

“State-level leadership is critical to achieving the national objectives set out in the order. Our 36 state commissioners hold the key to ensuring that telecom infrastructure is not only protected but also developed to its full potential,” Emoekpere stated.