5G Deployment Across Nigeria Is Still Ongoing – NCC

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has come out to say that the deployment of the Fifth Generation (5G) network will continue as consultation with stakeholders is still ongoing.

NCC recently revealed this via a statement signed by the Director of Public Affairs, Dr. Ikechukwu Adinde.

According to the commission, the draft consultation document earlier released defines the implementation plan for the deployment of 5G in Nigeria and they will be working on it till it is completed.

He added that Nigeria has to be put in the best position to contribute maximally to the digital economy drive of the nation.

It read, “The Commission wishes to draw the attention of the general public to the fact that the Commission has not concluded plans for the deployment of Fifth Generation (5G) network.”

“The Draft Consultation Document for the deployment of the 5G in Nigeria has been produced and uploaded on the Commission’s official website (www.ncc.gov.ng).”

“This document defines the implementation plan for the deployment of 5G in Nigeria.”

“The Commission also has an ongoing engagement with the academia, while at the same time funding 5G related research projects, all in a bid to ensure the nation is provided with the best in terms of research findings and policy input, to drive the implementation and deployment of 5G technology in Nigeria.”

“These engagements are targeted at enabling the development of robust policies, which will put Nigeria in the best place to contribute maximally to the digital economy drive of the nation.”