The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), alongside leading industry players such as IHS Towers, Digital Realty, and 9mobile, is set to headline the inaugural edition of the CNII and Telecom Sustainability Conference 2025, billed to take place on Thursday, August 7, in Lagos.
The event, jointly organised by the Nigeria Information Technology Reporters Association (NITRA) and the Association of Licensed Telecom Operators of Nigeria (ALTON), is expected to bring together key stakeholders from the nation’s telecom and security architecture to map a sustainable path for Nigeria’s Critical National Information Infrastructure (CNII).
The Honourable Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani, will lead the government’s delegation, with high-level representatives from the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) and the Peace Corps of Nigeria also in attendance.
Held under the theme “Telecoms Industry Sustainability and the CNII Act – Way Forward,” the conference will delve into urgent issues surrounding infrastructure protection, regulatory clarity, and practical implementation strategies for the CNII Presidential Order.
Tower infrastructure giant, IHS Towers, will deliver a keynote address on the current state of telecom infrastructure in Nigeria, setting the tone for a broader industry-wide conversation.
A robust panel session will further explore the expected roles of stakeholders in the implementation of the CNII Act, with experts and government officials engaging in dialogue around shared responsibilities, private-sector collaboration, and long-term sustainability measures.
With mounting concerns over infrastructure vandalism and network disruptions across the country, the event is coming at a critical time for Nigeria’s digital economy.
Organisers say the forum aims to build consensus, foster cross-sector collaboration, and ensure the resilience of telecom infrastructure—a backbone for national development and digital inclusion.
