Digital infrastructure giant joins growing coalition of industry stakeholders backing GSM@25 celebration
LAGOS, Nigeria: Leading digital infrastructure provider, IHS Nigeria, has joined the growing list of industry stakeholders supporting the forthcoming eWorldForum and Book Launch, scheduled for September 24, 2026, at the Oriental Hotel, Lagos.
The event, themed “Celebrating GSM @ 25,” will bring together leading figures in Nigeria’s telecommunications and technology ecosystem, including industry executives, policymakers, technology professionals and other stakeholders, to commemorate 25 years of GSM and examine its far-reaching impact on Nigeria’s digital transformation.
The growing support for the event by major industry players underscores the significance of the eWorldForum as a platform for recognising the individuals, organisations and innovations that have shaped Nigeria’s telecommunications industry over the past quarter of a century.
IHS Nigeria has been a major player in Nigeria’s telecommunications infrastructure ecosystem, providing critical infrastructure that supports mobile connectivity and the continued growth of digital services across the country.
The company’s support further strengthens an impressive list of industry stakeholders associated with the event, including the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Association of Licensed Telecom Operators of Nigeria (ALTON), Internet Exchange Point of Nigeria (IXPN), Digital Realty, as well as Dr Ernest Ndukwe, former Executive Vice-Chairman of the NCC and Chairman of MTN Nigeria, among other prominent industry figures and organisations.
The eWorldForum and Book Launch is expected to go beyond the celebration of a telecommunications milestone. It will provide a platform for stakeholders to reflect on the evolution of GSM in Nigeria, its transformative effect on communication, commerce and society, and the opportunities and challenges that will shape the country’s digital future.
The book to be unveiled at the event will also capture important perspectives, experiences and milestones from Nigeria’s telecommunications journey, creating a valuable record for industry professionals, researchers, policymakers and future generations.
With IHS Nigeria joining the growing community of supporters, expectations are building ahead of the September 24 event, which is expected to attract significant attention from across Nigeria’s technology and telecommunications sectors.
The organisers said the gathering is not merely a celebration of the past, but an opportunity to examine the progress made over the last 25 years while considering what the next chapter of Nigeria’s digital transformation should look like.
