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NCC, LASIMRA, ATCON Launch Statewide Telecom Cleanup in Lagos
BY NECHI NAECHE-ESEZOBOR: The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), in partnership with the Lagos State Infrastructure Maintenance and Regulatory Agency (LASIMRA) and the Association of Telecommunications Companies of Nigeria (ATCON), has begun a statewide telecom infrastructure sanitation initiative in Lagos.
The exercise is designed to clean up improperly installed telecommunications facilities and ensure better protection of Critical National Information Infrastructure across the state.
The first phase of the operation took place along Toyin Street in Ikeja and nearby areas, where officials discovered widespread cases of poorly arranged fibre optic cables.
Many of the cables were seen loosely suspended on fences, utility poles, drainage systems, and in some cases left lying directly on the ground.
Some of the exposed lines were still active and dangerously close to pedestrian movement, raising concerns about safety risks and environmental disorder.
The NCC said the initiative is part of a broader national effort to improve telecom infrastructure management and enhance quality of service for consumers.
The Commission also expressed concern over the poor installation practices observed in some parts of Lagos, noting that such conditions make infrastructure vulnerable to damage and service disruption.
LASIMRA, on its part, described the exercise as part of its balanced regulatory approach, which combines enforcement with engagement to ensure compliance.
The agency stressed that improper deployment of telecom infrastructure affects service quality, public safety, and the overall appearance of the urban environment.
Operators have been given a window, through ATCON, to correct identified issues before enforcement measures are fully applied.
ATCON said the exercise reflects the industry’s commitment to improving environmental standards and supporting a more organised and efficient telecom ecosystem in Lagos.
Telecom operators and infrastructure providers, including major industry players, participated in the exercise and expressed support for the initiative.
The cleanup drive is expected to continue across other parts of Lagos as regulators and stakeholders work to improve infrastructure standards, safety, and service reliability.
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The Federal Government has signed a concession agreement with PH Airport Limited to manage and develop the Jeremiah Obafemi Awolowo International Airport, Port Harcourt, assuring aviation workers that the arrangement will not lead to job losses.
Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development Festus Keyamo and the group managing director of PH Airport Limited, Eyo Asuquo, signed the deal, following consultations with aviation labour unions.
The minister’s media aide, Tunde Moshood, disclosed this in a statement on Thursday, saying the unions endorsed the agreement after receiving assurances that no aviation worker will lose their job because of the concession.
The agreement marks a new phase in the government’s plan to attract private investment into airport infrastructure and improve the management of selected airports across the country.
According to the statement, Mr Keyamo met with aviation union leaders before the formal signing to address concerns about the concession’s implications for workers.
Speaking on behalf of the unions, Ben Nnabue said workers’ welfare and job security remain central to their consideration of the agreement.
He added that organised labour will not support an arrangement that threatened the livelihoods of its members, adding that the unions are satisfied with the assurances received from the government and the concessionaire.
He also noted that the endorsement followed extensive engagement on the airport’s future and the potential effects of private-sector participation on aviation workers.
Mr Asuquo said the company intends to invest in infrastructure, improve operational standards and expand economic activities around the airport.
He described Port Harcourt’s location within the Gulf of Guinea as an advantage that could strengthen its role in regional commerce, investment and connectivity.
“Our vision goes beyond taking over the management of the airport. We are committed to driving development, expanding opportunities and creating additional jobs through investments and the growth of airport-related activities,” he stated.
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He added that the company intended to unlock the airport’s economic potential and strengthen its position as an aviation and commercial hub.
PREMIUM TIMES had earlier reported that the Federal Executive Council approved the concession of Port Harcourt International Airport in November 2025, alongside other projects aimed at modernising Nigeria’s aviation infrastructure and attracting private investment.
The approval formed part of the Federal Government’s broader airport concession programme, which seeks to improve airport infrastructure, operational efficiency and commercial viability through private-sector participation.
The government has argued that private investors could provide the capital and expertise needed to expand airport facilities and develop revenue-generating activities, particularly those outside conventional aviation operations.
The concession programme is designed to attract investment into airport terminals and related services, while the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria continues to perform its statutory responsibilities.
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