The heads of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the West African Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (WATRA) have emphasized the need for greater collaboration in the region in advancing the digital transformation program. in Africa.
Leaders of the two organisations expressed their wishes at a meeting in Abuja and agreed to strengthen their cooperation so that Africa can achieve a smart future. As they say, achieving this laudable goal is possible by pooling their resources, skills and efforts, ready to overcome the problems they face and seizing opportunities for self-improvement.
NCC and WATRA are particularly committed to creating a strong ecosystem where innovation, investment and sustainable development flourish. By promoting regional cooperation, they aim to close the digital divide, create new opportunities and build a prosperous and inclusive African economy.
At the meeting, NCC management expressed its commitment to digitalisation, a thriving digital economy and the use of technology to improve the lives of all Nigerians, adding that the committee was ready to work with WATRA and other partners in the region. Developing a digital plan in advance. Similarly, WATRA representatives at the meeting also reiterated the Assembly’s commitment to the harmonization of regulations, integration of Internet technology services across borders and in West Africa, and emphasized the importance of joint efforts to overcome technological changes and improve the social situation and economic technology. to win.
Industry experts believe that the partnership between NCC and WATRA will help them develop a shared vision for a technology-driven Africa where affordable and reliable communications services are the norm and innovative solutions drive development across all sectors.
They also expect that, as Africa continues its digital transformation agenda, initiatives such as the NCC-WATRA partnership will shape the future of the continent and benefit African countries in harnessing the power of technology to create new opportunities and solve problems. technology gap. and building a prosperous and inclusive African economy in the future.
