Nigeria's Telecoms Minister Targets Service Quality Stabilization

Dr. Bosun Tijani, the Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, assured that the quality of telecommunications services in Nigeria will stabilize within the next two to five years.

This commitment was made in a statement following his assumption of office. The minister acknowledged the structural challenges in Nigeria's telecommunications sector, which have been driven by years of underinvestment and infrastructure constraints.

To address these issues, he outlined a two-pronged approach: implementing long-term structural solutions and securing funding through a framework established by the World Bank. This includes the rollout of fiber infrastructure and new tower deployments, with plans to commence by the end of the year.

Tijani emphasized the need for tariff adjustments and broader reforms to create a transparent, market-driven environment that would allow operators like MTN Nigeria, Airtel Nigeria, and Globacom to improve service delivery. The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) will monitor performance and ensure compliance with service standards.