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By Uwa Suleiman
The Chairman Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTON), Gbenga Adebayo, has commended the Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr. Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami for his leadership and support to the sector.
ALTON made this known during a meeting of the Ministerial Task force on NIN/SIM linkage exercise.
Adebayo reaffirmed that the sector had never enjoyed the level of support and direction which has resulted to unprecedented developments in the sector.
He further noted that “the progress being recorded in the sector is as a result of the minister’s uncommon proactive approach to issues and his unique problem-solving skills”
While joining the ALTON’s chairman to commend the minister, the Chief Executive Officer of Airtel, Segun Ogunsanya disclosed that the operator was able to obtain a Right of Way (RoW) in the FCT Municipality within 48 hours to underscore the minister’s commitment to the sector.
“I am highly encouraged by the level of collaboration between the public and private sector, particularly in the Digital Economy sector as driven by Dr Pantami,” said Ogunsanya.
CEO, 9Mobile Alan Sinfield, in his commendation noted the “very active leadership and support of Dr. Pantami and especially in his approval of network operators as enrolment agents for the National Identification Number which has increased the turnout for compliance by over 40%”.
The virtual meeting, which was at the behest of the minister to review the progress and challenges of the current NIN/SIM registration and linkage exercise, had in attendance industry operators and regulators.
Uwa Suleiman is spokesperson for the Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami.
