House of Representatives summons telecom CEOs over network issues

The House of Representatives has mandated the chief executives of telecommunications companies, including MTN Nigeria, Airtel, Globacom, and Mafab Communications, to appear before its ad hoc committee on October 28, 2026. This directive follows ongoing investigations into the persistent poor network quality affecting millions of subscribers and businesses across Nigeria.

The committee, led by Olumide Osoba, expressed dissatisfaction with the operators' failure to attend previous hearings and emphasized the importance of reliable telecommunications services for the economy. The committee has instructed the Nigerian Communications Commission to ensure compliance and has warned that non-attendance could lead to arrest summons.

The lawmakers are particularly concerned about the impact of network disruptions on essential services, including financial transactions. The committee was formed to address subscriber complaints and identify the causes of service quality decline.