By Daniel Tyokua
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has began a new roadmap to strengthen quality service regulations in communications industry to meet up with the changes in technology development.
During the public inquiry on six regulatory instruments and the draft presentation in Abuja, Tuesday, the Executive Vice Chairman, Nigerian Communications Commission, Professor Umar Danbatta listed the regulatory instruments to include data protection regulations, draft guidelines on corporate governance and commercial satellite guidelines.
The draft also cover commercial satellite guidelines, guidelines on corporate governance and quality of service regulations.
Danbatta noted that the sector was at the forefront of innovation and advancements in technology, and there was the need for review and introductions to the regulatory instruments.
He said the exercise would, “affords seamless communication, fosters connectivity and thereby creates an enabling environment to thrive in an increasingly interconnected world.
“With the laudable advancements in the sector comes great responsibility on the part of government to ensure that there exists an enabling environment for the industry to thrive, through the introduction/amendment of key regulatory instruments”
In her remarks, the Director, legal & regulatory services in the commission, Helen Obi said the development of subsidiary legislations by the Nigerian Communications Commission will address several significant amendments and introductions to the regulatory instruments being proposing to the Nigerian Communications Industry as prescribed by Sections 70-72 of the Nigerian Communications Act, 2003.
She said the plan was intended to ensure that the industry continues to evolve and thrive, in accordance with NCC’s commitment to uphold the highest standards of service.
“The first review is the amendment of the Quality of Service (QoS) Regulations, 2013. Quality of service is central to the quality of user experience, and it is vital that we maintain, and enhance the standards of service that our consumers receive.
“The proposed amendment to the QoS Regulations intends to introduce stricter performance standards, more robust monitoring mechanisms and more transparent reporting systems that will improve the overall customer experience.
“More importantly, these changes will also drive operators to enhance their networks and services through efficient deployment and network optimization processes. Clearly, these expectations will ultimately foster a culture of continual improvement which is essential for the competitiveness and vitality of our industry”.
