ATCON Highlights Infrastructural Deficit as Barrier to Digital Job Growth
TECHDIGEST – The Association of Telecommunications Companies of Nigeria (ATCON) has drawn attention to the hindrance posed by infrastructural deficits within the telecommunication sector on the creation of digital jobs.
ATCON emphasized that unless these deficiencies are addressed, achieving success in the application layers, where a majority of digital jobs are found, would remain challenging.
The association’s stance came in response to the appointment of Mr. Bosun Tijani as the new Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy.
While outlining the sector’s hurdles, ATCON underscored the necessity for developing, securing, and expanding communication infrastructure across the nation.
ATCON affirmed that by establishing a robust infrastructure foundation, the telecom sector could foster innovative digital services that leverage the burgeoning digital economy, enabling its growth and expansion across both served and underserved regions.
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Tony Emoekpere, President of ATCON, expressed, “A paramount need exists to bolster communication infrastructure development, security, and expansion nationwide. Strengthening infrastructure will pave the way for innovative digital services to thrive, capitalizing on the surging digital economy and extending their reach to all corners of the country, particularly areas currently lacking access.”
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Emoekpere also highlighted ongoing industry challenges encompassing funding, security, and regulatory permissions.
Enumerating key priorities for the new minister’s agenda, he stated, “Priorities should include creating a specialized foreign exchange window for industry operators, enacting the Critical National Infrastructure Bill, implementing Right of Way agreements, and addressing issues related to multiple taxation and regulation.”
Emoekpere emphasized that the minister’s accomplishments would directly impact the industry’s trajectory, suggesting the establishment of an industry-focused think-tank team to expedite sectoral growth and development.
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