NCC, telcos back LASIMRA on enumeration of towers, masts in Lagos

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTON) have thrown their supports behind the Lagos City Mast and Tower Enumeration Project being embarked on by the Lagos state government. ALTON which disclosed this in a statement said the project is vital for addressing public safety concerns raised by […]

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTON) have thrown their supports behind the Lagos City Mast and Tower Enumeration Project being embarked on by the Lagos state government.

ALTON which disclosed this in a statement said the project is vital for addressing public safety concerns raised by the Lagos State Government regarding abandoned communication towers “and will deliver significant benefits to our industry and the broader public.”

It said : “The Lagos City Mast and Tower Enumeration Project aims to develop a comprehensive and up-to-date  database of all communication towers in Lagos State. While many towers are owned by nontelecommunication entities—such as broadcasting companies (television and radio stations), government  agencies, emergency services (police, fire, military, and defense organizations), financial institution, private

security firms, and others—there is often a public misconception that all towers belong to network operators.”

The Lagos State Government has highlighted the need to address critical issues related to public safety,  structural integrity, and the potential risks associated with abandoned towers. This enumeration exercise will  help clearly identify and distinguish telecom operators’ towers from those owned by other entities, enabling

better regulatory oversight, improved infrastructure management and for further action by the Lagos State  Planning authorities.

ALTON said through the project, “we aim to promote public safety, support environmental sustainability, and ensure  compliance with regulatory standards. The initiative will also serve as a framework for similar future projects.”

The Lagos State Infrastructure Maintenance and Regulatory Agency (LASIMRA) announced the  commencement of the enumeration of communication towers and masts across Lagos State in a statement signed in Lagos by the General Manager/Chief Executive Officer, Prince Oyekanmi Elegushi on Friday.