The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has presented the report of its Regulatory Impact Assessment (RIA) on eight subsidiary legislations, marking a significant milestone in the Commission’s rulemaking process.
The RIA was conducted in 2024 and aimed to evaluate the impact of these legislations on consumers, licensees, and the government.
The NCC’s Executive Vice Chairman/CEO, Dr. Aminu Maida, highlighted the Commission’s three strategic focus areas that guided the RIA process.
These include evaluating the impact of legislations on consumer satisfaction and Quality of Experience (QoE), assessing the adaptability and agility of legislations in reducing barriers to market entrance and entrenching fair competition, and reviewing the impact of legislations on driving governmental objectives and meeting policy expectations.
The RIA aimed to provide the telecommunications ecosystem with opportunities to participate in evaluating regulations, safeguard public interest, stimulate innovation, and facilitate investment in the market.
The process allowed major stakeholders to offer feedback and recommend areas for review and improvement.
Dr. Maida emphasized the importance of the RIA report and its recommendations in refining the Commission’s policies and ensuring a regulatory approach that aligns with the dynamic nature of the industry.
He encouraged open and constructive engagement, urging stakeholders to scrutinize the report rigorously and provide valuable insights to shape the rule-making process.
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