The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) was on top of its game as it showcased the achievements in the promotion of indigenous content in the telecommunications sector at the second edition of the Nigerian Telecommunications Indigenous Content Expo (NTICE 2023) which took place in Lagos between August 22 and August 24,, 2023, at Landmark Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos.

The Nigerian Communications Act (NCA) 2003 empowers the NCC to encourage local and foreign investments in the Nigerian communications industry, introduce innovative services and practices as well as promote the participation of Nigerians in the ownership, control and management of communications companies and development of communications manufacturing and supply sectors.

The Commission mobilised stakeholders for the rousing which had the theme: “Harnessing Indigenous Content for Economic Growth: Networking to Boost Investment”.

The NTICE was coordinated by the Commission’s Nigeria Office for Developing the Indigenous Telecom Sector  (NODITS), with oversight functions for the effective implementation of the National Policy on the Promotion and Implementation of Indigenous Contents in the Telecommunications Sector, (NPPIC).

The Expo had multi-sectoral participants, including indigenous telecom operators, manufacturers, regulators, government agencies, policymakers, innovators, industry leaders, startups. Other participants came from the telecom ecosystem, academia while some global experts were around to showcase their products and services, innovative solutions and new technologies.