NCC Hosts Stakeholders’ Forum on A2P Licensing Framework
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) recently hosted a Virtual Stakeholders’ Forum on the Draft A2P Licensing Framework.
The event, held on December 20, 2024, aimed to deliberate on the critical segment of the telecommunications ecosystem affecting businesses, consumers, and service providers.
The forum marked a pivotal step toward addressing challenges in the international A2P messaging space in Nigeria, including consumer protection, fraud prevention, and ensuring industry fairness
The proposed regulatory framework seeks to foster innovation while ensuring all players operate in a fair, transparent, and secure environment.
The NCC emphasized the importance of inclusivity and collaboration in effective regulation.
Mrs. Chizua Whyte, the Acting Head of Legal and Regulatory Services at NCC, delivered the welcome address on behalf of Dr. Aminu Maida, the Executive Vice Chairman/CEO.
She highlighted the significance of A2P messaging in today’s digital world, driving efficiency, enhancing communication, and supporting socio-economic development.
The proposed licensing framework aims to create a sustainable and thriving A2P messaging ecosystem that protects consumers, promotes fair competition, and unlocks new opportunities for growth.
Key objectives include centralizing international A2P message routing, mandating compliance with a unified platform, protecting user data with stringent security protocols, and fostering a competitive and transparent market.
The NCC will continue to engage internal and external stakeholders ahead of the final draft of the A2P Messaging Services Licensing Framework, ensuring a participatory rule-making process. #NCC Hosts Stakeholders’ Forum on A2P Licensing Framework#
