The Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Dr Aminu Maida, has rallied Nigerians to remain focused as this is essential to achieve the target goals to lift up the society.
Speaking on Tuesday at the 2nd Enugu Tech Fest holding at the International Conference Centre in Enugu on Tuesday, Dr Maida, who was enthusiastic about the organization of the event, said he could feel the palpable energy, creativity, and optimism that define Nigeria’s thriving digital ecosystem in Enugu.
He said: “I commend Dr. Peter Mbah, the Executive Governor of Enugu State, for hosting such a rich and forward-looking festival—one that is intentionally creating space for ideation, networking, and strategic partnerships.
“My brief message to the tech enthusiasts gathered there was simple: vision and focus are essential to achieving the future we imagine for ourselves.
“We have seen this clearly in the telecommunications industry. Twenty-six years ago, Nigeria had barely 500,000 fixed telephone lines. Today, we have over 179 million mobile connections. That transformation did not happen by chance—it was driven by policy direction, regulatory clarity, investment, and sustained vision.
“It is in that same spirit that we have commenced the consultation process for the review of the National Telecommunications Policy 2000, which has shaped the Nigerian telecom landscape for over two decades.
“Our goal, at the Nigerian Communications Commission is clear: to ensure that the next National Telecommunications Policy defines the kind of industry we want to see in the coming decade—one that embraces and drives innovation, and fosters an environment responsive to the dynamics of emerging technologies.”
The 2nd Enugu Tech Fest which started on Tuesday, 24th February will on Friday, 27th February 2026.