The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has called on the judiciary to play a pivotal role in supporting Nigeria’s digital transformation, stressing the need for a collaborative effort to drive the country’s digital economy.
The Executive Vice Chairman of NCC, Aminu Maida, said this during the two-day annual workshop for judges on Legal Issues in Telecommunications penultimate Tuesday in lagos.
competitive in the global digital economy.
“Nigeria’s digital economy has tremendous potential for growth, with revenues projected to reach 18.30 billion dollars by 2026. The country’s digital transformation is expected to create employment opportunities, reduce poverty, and promote innovation,” Maida said.
Also, the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, commended the Commission for its assiduous efforts at protecting consumers from unfair practices by service providers.
Kekere-Ekun, who was represented by Justice Jummai Sankey, Justice of the Supreme Court, said that the Nigerian judiciary was committed to the development of the telecommunications sector.
She noted that to show commitment, the judiciary would continue to ensure coherence in the interpretation of the relevant laws as well as transparency and efficiency in the dispensation of justice.
She highlighted pressing concerns, including cybersecurity risks, consumer data protection, and the critical need for improved dispute resolution frameworks within the digital economy.
Kekere -Ekun said she was hopeful that the workshop would help judicial officers gain the technical expertise required to tackle emerging legal challenges in telecommunications.(NAN)
