IHS Nigeria Celebrates 25 Years of GSM Impact
IHS Nigeria reflected on its significant contribution to Nigeria’s telecommunications evolution at the 12th edition of the eWorld Forum in Lagos, themed “The GSM Digital Milestones: 25 Years On.” The forum commemorated 25 years since the introduction of GSM services in Nigeria and discussed the transformation of the telecommunications ecosystem. Sylva Ifedigbo, Director of Corporate Communications at IHS Nigeria, described the GSM milestone as pivotal in Nigeria's digital journey, noting that it has catalyzed economic growth and financial inclusion.
IHS Nigeria, part of IHS Towers, has over 16,000 towers and more than 15,000 route kilometers of fiber deployed, supporting mobile network operators and internet service providers. Olaitan Ogunbiyi, Director of Regional Operations at IHS Nigeria, discussed the dramatic changes in the telecommunications sector since GSM's introduction.
The event also featured the launch of two books authored by Aaron Ukodie, the convener of the forum.
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