The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) is ramping up efforts to protect the nation’s telecommunications infrastructure through a renewed security pact with the Nigeria Police Force, following a high-level meeting in Abuja.
The NCC Board Chairman, Idris Olorunnimbe, and the Executive Vice Chairman, Aminu Maida, paid a working visit to the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, at Force Headquarters, Louis Edet House.
Discussions centred on deepening inter-agency cooperation amid growing concerns over vandalism and security threats targeting telecom facilities.
A key focus was the implementation of the Presidential Order designating telecommunications assets as Critical National Information Infrastructure (CNII), a legal framework intended to guarantee their protection under Nigerian law.
Both parties stressed that a coordinated response is essential, noting that disruptions to communication networks carry serious implications for national security, economic stability, and public safety.
The NCC leadership reaffirmed its commitment to working with security agencies to ensure uninterrupted service delivery by telecom operators nationwide.
In response, the Inspector-General of Police pledged the Force’s full support in enforcing the CNII directive and tackling crimes against telecom infrastructure.
The meeting signals growing institutional collaboration between regulators and security bodies as Nigeria moves to fortify its security architecture and safeguard assets critical to national development.