Mariam Sanni
The Association of Telecommunications Companies of Nigeria, ATCON has urged the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) to consider reviewing call tariffs upwards by the first quarter (Q2) of 2025.
In an interview, Tony Emoekpere, president of ATCON, said the hike is necessary to enable its members to improve the quality of their services.
The association, established on December 10, 1993, is a professional, non-profit and non-political umbrella organisation representing telecommunications companies in Nigeria.
Emoekpere said the biggest challenge in the industry is currency depreciation which has negatively affected the quality of service.
“Like I have said before, revenue being generated is not enough to support the ongoing operations of most of the telcos and the infrastructure providers as well,” the president said.
“So, the earlier a firm decision is made on this issue, the better for the industry.
“Nigeria does not have a stagnant population; the population is growing every day. More and more people are coming to the bracket where they need operators’ services.”
Emoekpere urged the ministry of communications, innovation and digital economy, and the NCC to seriously consider the call for a tariff increase, highlighting the value chain nature of the sector.
