FCTA To Partner NCC For 5G Broadband Deployment In FCT

The FCT Minister, Muhammad Bello, has expressed the FCT Administration’s readiness to partner with the Nigeria Communication Commission, NCC, for 5G broadband deployment in the territory. 

Bello stated this on Monday when he received a delegation of the NCC led by its Chairman, Professor Adeolu Akande, on a courtesy visit to the FCTA. 

He assured the NCC Board and Management that all pending issues concerning the deployment of telecommunication facilities within the territory, including the payment of appropriate charges by telecommunication companies will be resolved with the collaboration of all parties. 

Bello directed the setting up of a team, comprising the Executive Commissioner, Technical Services of the NCC, the Executive Secretary, Federal Capital Development Authority, as well as the Chief of Staff to the Minister to harmonise and resolve all outstanding issues. 

Earlier, the Chairman, of the NCC’s Governing Board, Professor Adeolu Akande had disclosed plans by the NCC to deploy infrastructure to accommodate 5G broadband in the FCT while calling for a partnership with the FCTA.