Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani, has unveiled plans for international collaboration aimed at enhancing the security of undersea cables, which are pivotal to the global digital economy.
The announcement, made via the social media platform X (formerly Twitter), responds to recent disruptions caused by undersea cable cuts that have impacted countries such as Ghana, Togo, and Senegal.
Acknowledging the indispensable role these cables play in global connectivity, Tijani highlighted the necessity of revising international laws and fostering partnerships with regional and global organizations to protect this critical infrastructure.
He reassured those affected by the current disruptions that the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) is coordinating with relevant parties to address and resolve the issues promptly.
Tijani said, “I must commend the selflessness shown by the leadership of @GloWorld @WIOCC_ @MTNNG @Mainoneservice and the entire sector in coming together to limit the impact of the cuts. Your actions are helping us all to better prepare for the future.
“This is also an opportunity for us to review international laws and collaborations to adequately protect undersea cables, and I will be engaging regional and global bodies to accelerate efforts on this crucial agenda.
“To those experiencing disruption, please rest assured that @NgComCommission is working with all key stakeholders to resolve the matter in the shortest possible time.”
The recent cable cuts have compelled various institutions, including banks, telecom companies, and financial firms, to adjust and scale down their operations.
Cable companies—West African Cable System and African Coast to Europe in the West Coast route from Europe—have experienced faults, while SAT3 and MainOne have downtime.
