L-R: Director, Sustainability, IHS Nigeria, Titilope Oguntuga; Chairman, Telecommunications and Technology Sustainability Working Group (TTSWG) Board, Engr. Abdu-Waya Mohammed and Director, Digital Economy Department, Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Helen Obi, during the Telecommunications & Technology Stakeholder Breakfast session organized by the Telecommunications and Technology Sustainability Working Group (TTSWG), at the Abuja Continental Hotel on September 17, 2026.
IHS Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting a more sustainable, resilient and inclusive telecommunications and technology sector in Nigeria.
The company made the commitment at a stakeholder breakfast session organised by the Telecommunications and Technology Sustainability Working Group (TTSWG) in Abuja.
The event, held on Thursday, September 17, at the Abuja Continental Hotel, brought together representatives of regulatory agencies, industry players, academia, development organisations, technology startups and other stakeholders to discuss sustainability priorities within Nigeria’s telecommunications and technology ecosystem.
The session also provided an opportunity for TTSWG to present its draft 2025–2030 Sustainability Strategy and proposed sustainability metrics for the Nigerian telecommunications industry to the Nigeria Communications Commission (NCC) for consideration and further stakeholder input.
Speaking on behalf of IHS Nigeria, the company’s Director of Sustainability, Titilope Oguntuga, described the engagement as important to advancing practical sustainability solutions across the sector.
Oguntuga said the dialogue provided an opportunity for stakeholders to assess progress made so far and identify areas requiring further action, particularly in strengthening collaboration around environmental, social and governance priorities.
She said technology and innovation remained important tools for addressing challenges confronting the telecommunications and technology sector.
According to her, TTSWG provides a platform for policy dialogue, research, capacity building and partnerships around shared sustainability priorities.
The Chairman of the TTSWG Board, Engr. Abdu-Waya Mohammed, said the proposed strategy provides a framework for strengthening collaboration on sustainability across the telecommunications and technology ecosystem.
He said the strategy covers areas including renewable energy transition, digital inclusion, stronger governance frameworks, collaborative innovation and sustainable development.
Mohammed, however, clarified that the strategy remains a draft developed through the TTSWG Secretariat’s stakeholder engagement process and would benefit from further contributions from industry stakeholders.
The Chief Executive Officer of the Nigeria Climate Innovation Center (NCIC), Bankole Oloruntoba, described TTSWG as a multi-stakeholder platform established to advance sustainability across the telecommunications and technology ecosystem.
He said the Working Group’s areas of focus include sustainable energy adoption, digital inclusion, electronic waste management, gender and capacity development, youth participation, innovation, community development and policy advocacy.
Oloruntoba also highlighted TTSWG initiatives, including the Innovation Makers Challenge (IMC), research and knowledge-sharing activities, webinars and programmes aimed at supporting innovation within the telecommunications and technology ecosystem.
A major highlight of the session was the presentation of the proposed sustainability metrics framework for Nigeria’s telecommunications industry by Dr. Chris Uwaje, a board member of TTSWG.
The proposed framework contains measurable indicators covering energy and decarbonisation, digital inclusion and affordability, digital integrity and consumer trust, infrastructure resilience, governance and waste reduction.
Uwaje said the metrics were still under development and had been presented for stakeholder review and feedback before possible consideration by relevant regulatory authorities.
Representing the Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), the Commission’s Director, Digital Economy Department, Helen Obi, acknowledged areas of alignment between NCC’s priorities and issues being promoted by TTSWG.
These areas include broadband expansion, resilient connectivity, digital skills, local device manufacturing and the development of assistive technologies for persons with disabilities.
The NCC also encouraged TTSWG to formally submit its proposed framework and other relevant documents to the Commission for detailed review and feedback.
During an interactive session, participants raised questions and made recommendations on the proposed strategy and sustainability metrics.
The contributions included calls for improved access to financing for telecommunications and technology innovation, alignment with relevant international standards, greater consideration for accessibility for persons with disabilities, and clearer pathways for translating research findings into measurable policy and industry outcomes.
TTSWG also encouraged stakeholders to continue submitting feedback through its engagement channels and to support the expansion of its membership, particularly across Abuja and Northern Nigeria.
In her closing remarks, the Vice Chairperson of the TTSWG Board, Dr. Wunmi Hassan, urged stakeholders to remain engaged with the Working Group and support efforts to strengthen the sustainability ecosystem for Nigeria’s telecommunications and technology sectors.
She appreciated IHS Nigeria and NCIC for their support towards advancing the TTSWG agenda and encouraged organisations across the ecosystem to participate in its programmes and initiatives.
The Abuja engagement is part of TTSWG’s broader efforts to increase stakeholder participation and promote a coordinated approach to sustainability in Nigeria’s telecommunications and technology sectors.
