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Social Infrastructure for National Development in Nigeria By Gary Coates November 15, 2005 Contents: Introduction Scorecard Regulatory Challenges in the Telecoms Industry NCC Strategic Framework Strategic Policy Initiatives for 2005 Beyond NCC Projections Conclusions Introduction In line with global trends of liberalization in the 1990’s, the Federal Government promulgated established the Commission as the arrow head for the liberalization and deregulation of the telecom sector. This liberalization thrust of the decree was further strengthened by the National Telecoms policy (NTP) to remove provisions that inhibit full competition and fully liberalize the sector. The above paved way for the licensing of several operator in the various markets within the Telecom Industry. Prominent amongst these licenses are the GSM and the Second National Operator. Introduction Cont’d The Industry has witness tremendous growth in the last three years. This growth and the rapid deployment of services has presented several challenges for NCC and the industry. NCC Strategic Management Plan aims to focus on meeting these challenges and ensure network efficiency, and to ensure that emerging issues are promptly taken into the mainstream of regulatory activities. To further strengthen the Commission the Nigerian Communications Act, 2003 was promulgated. Strategic thrust for 2004 -2006 is “Attaining Efficiency in the Telecoms Industry”. Emphasis will be placed on efficiency in telecom service delivery and improved quality geared towards delighting the ‘Consumers’. The 2005 sub-theme is Consumer Satisfaction as a pathway to Growth. Scorecard Scorecard Cont’d Scorecard Cont’d Scorecard Cont’d REGULATORY CHALLENGES Appropriate regulations for the rapidly expanding industry. Need to consolidate on improvement on infrastructure development. Managing Competition. Increasing consumer awareness and rise of consumerism. Expansion of network coverage and penetration evenly nation-wide through e