The RIA process provided major stakeholders with an opportunity to offer feedback, as well as recommend areas for review and improvement that will enhance legislations. These enhancements will ensure the effective application and implementation of these ‘Subsidiary Legislations”, Maida said, adding that the the NCC remains committed to fostering a fair, transparent, and consumer-centric telecommunications landscape
Emmanuel Ukudolo I Friday, June 27, 2025
ABUJA, Nigeria – The Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC has presented its Regulatory Impact Assessment , RIA on subsidiary regulation 2024 to telecommunications stakeholders in the quest to build a regulatory environment that supports innovation, fairness and transparency.
The RIA is expected to guide the Commission’s reform agenda and form the basis for amending and updating relevant subsidiary legislation to better align with current realities and future aspirations.
Speaking at the presentation in Abuja, Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the NCC, Mr. Aminu Maida said essence of the RIA is to provide the telecommunications ecosystem with opportunities to participate in evaluating regulations which when drafted well, will safeguard the public interest, stimulate innovations and facilitate investment in the market.
“The RIA process provided major stakeholders with an opportunity to offer feedback, as well as recommend areas for review and improvement that will enhance legislations. These enhancements will ensure the effective application and implementation of these ‘Subsidiary Legislations”, Maida said, adding that the the NCC remains committed to fostering a fair, transparent, and consumer-centric telecommunications landscape.
“Today’s discussions—on the report of the RIA, its outcomes and recommendations—are critical to refining our policies and ensuring that our regulatory approach aligns with the dynamic nature of the industry as well as shape regulatory practices for years to come. This engagement provides us an opportunity to look at the recalibration of the Commission’s strategic focus areas and determine whether the expectations of our major stakeholders are being met”.
Earlier, Head Legal and Regulatory Services, NCC, Mrs.Chizua Whyte described the forum as a reflection of collective commitment to evidence-based regulation and continuous improvement.
“ The RIA has served as a vital tool in assessing the efficiency and impact of key subsidiary legislations governing the Nigerian Communications Sector. As many of you are aware, the Commission has, over time, developed a range of regulations and guidelines to guide service delivery across the industry.
“However, with evolving technologies and policy priorities, it has become important to take a critical look at our existing regulatory instruments. The RIA process enabled us to evaluate what is working well, what requires enhancement, and where changes are necessary”, she said, and that the assessment focused on critical areas such as licensing, SIM registration, subscriber management, spectrum trading, enforcement procedures, and infrastructure sharing.
“Through this review, we have identified opportunities to streamline processes, clarify obligations and remove outdated provisions that may hinder innovation or investment”, she said, noting that what distinguishes this RIA is the depth of collaboration it entails. “We drew insights”, she noted.
