Kogi Govt, telecom corporations companion to guard infrastructure

The Kogi State Authorities has taken decisive steps to deal with recurring disputes with telecommunication firms over the laying of fibre-optic cables and the safety of telecom infrastructure throughout the state.

To resolve the problems and forestall future confrontations, the State Commissioner for Works, Mohammed Yusuf, who additionally chairs the Authorities’s Infrastructure Crew, on Wednesday convened a high-level stakeholders’ assembly involving representatives of the Federal Ministry of Works, the Nigeria Safety and Civil Defence Corps, main telecommunication firms, the State Ministry of Info and Communications, and the Kogi State utility infrastructure administration and compliance company.

The assembly targeted on establishing a transparent framework for collaboration, compliance, and safety of vital infrastructure.

Members agreed on operational modalities aimed toward bettering coordination, eliminating overlaps, and making certain that infrastructure improvement aligns with state laws.

Briefing journalists after the assembly, the Commissioner for Info and Communications described the engagement as a significant breakthrough, noting that it successfully addressed the persistent skirmishes between the state authorities and telecom operators over vital infrastructure.

“The administration of Governor Ahmed Ododo is firmly dedicated to making a conducive setting for companies to thrive”. He counseled the telecommunication firms for his or her continued help of the state’s safety structure.

Additionally talking, the Kogi State Commandant of the NSCDC, Mr Olumide Aletan, expressed appreciation to the state authorities for convening the assembly. He assured stakeholders that the Corps stays absolutely dedicated to safeguarding vital nationwide and state property, together with telecommunications infrastructure.

Representatives of the telecommunication firms welcomed the result of the assembly and pledged to adjust to the agreed modalities to make sure seamless cooperation and sustainable infrastructure improvement within the state.