NCC advises businesses to adjust to disruptive technologies

Prof Umar Danbatta, Executive Vice-Chairman (EVC) of the Nigerian Communications Commission, (NCC), has advised businesses to adjust to the potentials of disruptive technologies.

He said that it had been adopted across the globe for enhanced productivity and sustainability.

Danbatta, in a statement signed by the Director of Public Affairs, NCC, Dr Reuben Muoka, on Monday in Abuja, said that advancements made in the global ICT industry have become business and enhancing.

The EVC, represented by the Director of Consumer Affairs Bureau, Mr Alkasim Umar, said technology had played a significant role in shaping the world people live in.

He said that in recent years, advancements had accelerated at an unprecedented rate.

Danbatta said as the world grappled with the 4th Industrial Revolution, advancements in many facets of ICTs were fundamentally changing all aspects of people’s lives and reshaping economic, social and cultural paradigms across the world.

He listed such disruptive technologies to include Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), Internet of Things (IoT), Blockchain Technology, Virtual Reality (VR), Augmented Reality (AR), Fifth Generation (5G).

The EVC also listed other emerging technologies which have demonstrated the potential of transforming industries and business models.

Danbatta said: “Today, we find ourselves amid a digital revolution, where the boundaries between physical and virtual worlds are blurring.

“As we navigate the era of tech disruptions, it is crucial for businesses to embrace innovation and adapt to the changing landscape.

“Companies that are agile and willing to experiment with these emerging technologies will gain a competitive advantage in their respective industries.”

He assured that the NCC’s strategic management plan represents the Commission’s commitment to leveraging technology and innovation to transform industries and drive positive change.

“By embracing tech disruption, we are empowering individuals, businesses, and communities to thrive in the digital age.

“Together, let us build a Nigeria where technology is a catalyst for inclusive growth, innovation flourishes, and the benefits of connectivity reach every Nigerian,” Danbatta said.

President of Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), Dr Michael Olawale-Cole, commended the Commission for providing a predictable telecom regulatory environment.

Olawale said that the theme of this year’s edition of the ICTEL Expo had been carefully chosen considering the far-reaching impact disruptive technologies are having on businesses around the world.

NCC’s Zonal Controller, Lagos, Mr Yomi Arowosafe, who was part of the team received an LCCI appreciation award presented to Danbatta, in recognition to his contribution towards the success of the 2023 ICTEL Expo.

Industry leaders, Information and Communication Technology (ICT) innovators, were all gathered at the 2023 edition of the Information and Communication Technology ICT and Telecommunications (ICTEL) expo organised by LCCI in Lagos.