MINISTER COMMENDS EFFORTS BY NCC, GLO, WIOCC, MTN, MAINONE TO LIMIT IMPACT OF UNDERSEA CABLE CUT

The Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani, has commended the efforts of stakeholders in the telecommunications industry to limit the impact of the undersea cable cut which affected internet connectivity in West Africa.

Similarly, the Minister announced plans to spearhead a global collaboration aimed at enhancing the protection of undersea cables.

The minister passed the message on social media platform, X (formerly Twitter) on Sunday.

This comment came against the backdrop of undersea cable cut that affected Nigeria, Ghana, Togo, Senegal, among others.

Recognising the critical role these cables play in the digital economy, Tijani emphasised the need to review international laws and foster partnerships with regional and global bodies to accelerate efforts to safeguard this vital infrastructure.

Assuring those affected by the disruptions, Tijani stated that the Nigerian Communications Commission was actively working with all relevant stakeholders to swiftly resolve the issues at hand.

According to him, the initiative marks a significant step towards ensuring the resilience and reliability of undersea cables, crucial lifelines in today’s interconnected world.

From the News Source: Techeconomy