Road projects cause over 5,000 fibre cuts in six months — NCC
By Progress Godfrey, Abuja The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has recorded more than 5,000 fibre-optic cable cuts across the country in the first six months of 2026, largely caused by road construction, excavation and related civil works.” On government’s response, Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Engr Nadungu Gagare, represented by the Director of Telecoms and Postal Services, Stanley Musa, described the protection of fibre infrastructure as a shared national responsibility.
Speaking at a stakeholders’ workshop on the protection of fibre-optic cables during road construction and rehabilitation activities, in Abuja yesterday, Executive Vice-Chairman of the NCC, Dr Aminu Maida, said inadequate coordination among stakeholders was responsible for many of the incidents.
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