The Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Dr. Aminu Maida, is set to join other industry leaders as a panelist at the inaugural meeting of the International Institute of Communications (IIC), Africa Chapter, scheduled for January 2026.
The maiden meeting, which will hold virtually on Thursday, January 29, 2026, is expected to convene key stakeholders and experts to deliberate on Africa’s evolving cybersecurity landscape, according to a statement issued by the organising committee.
The virtual session will run from 09:00 to 10:30 GMT, 10:00 to 11:30 WAT, and 11:00 to 12:30 CAT, and will feature high-level discussions focused on strengthening cybersecurity frameworks across the continent.
Organisers disclosed that the meeting will examine both the opportunities and challenges involved in building effective cybersecurity systems in Africa. It will also address the need for coherent regulatory and policy frameworks, as well as strategies to promote cross-sector and cross-border collaboration in response to emerging digital threats.
The inaugural session will feature a distinguished panel of speakers, including Dr. Aminu Maida and Abdul-Hakeem Ajijola (AhA), among others, bringing extensive expertise in cybersecurity, digital policy, and regulation.
The organising committee noted that the engagement aligns with IIC Africa’s broader commitment to advancing dialogue on cyber resilience, connectivity, digital policy, and regulation across the African continent.
