NCC EVC, Maida joins other panelists at IIC Africa inaugural meeting

The Executive Vice Chairman/CEO, of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Dr. Aminu Maida is slated to join other panelists at the inaugural meeting of the International Institute of Communications (IIC), Africa Chapter scheduled for 29, January, 2026.

According to a statement by the organizing committee, the meeting which commences on Thursday, January 29, 2026, is expected to bring key stakeholders and experts, among others to discuss Africa’s evolving cybersecurity landscape.

‎It was further gathered that the virtual session, which will take place from 09:00 to 10:30 GMT, 10:00 to 11:30 WAT, and 11:00 to 12:30 CAT, will focus on high-level discussions aimed at strengthening cybersecurity in Africa.

‎The committee highlighted that the inaugural IIC meeting will explore the opportunities and challenges associated with building effective cybersecurity frameworks in Africa.

It added that the discussions will also focus on the development of coherent regulatory and policy frameworks, as well as strategies to foster cross-sector and cross-border collaboration in response to emerging digital threats.

‎‎The inaugural meeting will also feature insights from a distinguished panel of speakers, including Dr. Aminu Maida, Abdul-Hakeem Ajijola (AhA), and others, all of whom will be bringing far-reaching experience in cybersecurity, digital policy, and regulation.

‎The Organising Committee further stated that the engagement forms part of its broader commitment to advancing dialogue on cyber resilience, connectivity, digital policy, and regulation across Africa.