Cybersecurity: NCC’s Maida, other experts to headline IIC Africa inaugural meeting on digital policy

*Dr. Aminu Maida, Executive Vice-Chairman and CEO, Nigerian Communications Commission, along other stakeholders and industry experts is billed to speak at the inaugural meeting of the International Institute of Communications Africa Chapter, scheduled for January 29, 2026, to enhance coherent regulatory and policy frameworks

Isola Moses | ConsumerConnect

In line with the evolving cybersecurity landscape across the African continent, Dr. Aminu Maida, Executive Vice-Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (EVC/CEO) of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), is expected to speak at the inaugural meeting of the International Institute of Communications (IIC) Africa Chapter, scheduled for January 29, 2026.

ConsumerConnect reports the IIC Africa Chapter disclosed the upcoming virtual meeting aims to examine the evolving cybersecurity landscape across Africa.

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The forum will feature discussions focusing on the development of coherent regulatory and policy frameworks, as well as strategies to promote collaboration in sectors, embracing national boundaries in addressing emerging digital threats.

According to IIC Africa Chapter, the stakeholder engagement is part of the Institute’s broader commitment to advancing dialogue on cyber resilience, connectivity, digital policy, and regulation across Africa.

The virtual session will hold from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. West African Time (WAT), and will feature discussions targeted at strengthening cybersecurity systems across the African continent.

Besides the NCC Executive Vice-Chairman and CEO, AbdulHakeem Ajijola is also listed as a speaker at the meeting is together with other key stakeholders and experts in cybersecurity, digital policy, and regulation.

Participants in the virtual forum will also explore the opportunities and challenges associated with building effective and resilient cybersecurity frameworks on the African continent.