Contextualizing the Network Readiness Index (NRI) for the Nigerian
Telecommunications Industry
Introductory Remarks by
Executive Commissioner – Technical Services
Engr. Ubale A. Maska
24th August 2023
Good morning distinguished ladies and gentlemen. It gives me pleasure to see the
array of notable personalities that are in attendance at this Emerging Technology
Forum for the Telecommunications Industry! Today’s focus is centred around
contextualizing the Network Readiness Index (NRI) for the Nigerian
Telecommunications Industry.
The primary objective of this forum is to provide standard roadmaps and best
practices which can be used to measure the impact of Information &
Communications Technology (ICT) on our society and promote the adoption of new
technologies. We will review the latest findings of Nigeria’s NRI, explore various
barriers and key drivers to the implementation of innovative technologies, and
ultimately create actionable solutions to help move the industry forward.
We live in rapidly changing times where the proliferation of digital transformation and
the use of ICTs are inevitable. With the world becoming increasingly interconnected
and our economic activities relying heavily on the digital space, it has become essential
for countries to be at the forefront in terms of technology adoption. This is why the
Network Readiness Index (NRI) is so important to measure the progress of a country
as it relates to ICTs and digital transformation.
Nigeria’s Network Readiness Index is a strong indicator of how the country is
adapting to the digital transformation that is happening all over the world, and will
help us access our progress and position on the global digital train. This forum seeks
to examine the different barriers and key drivers of emerging technologies as far as
the Nigerian telecommunications industry is concerned.
We intend to explore the challenges that are present, and to discuss solutions to
ensure that the country is making the most of the digital transformation.In the end,
this forum should provide us with valuable focal areas of discourse, with the hope of
discovering innovative and effective ways of improving the Network Readiness Index
in Nigeria.
Furthermore, the discussion should be encouraged to discuss how the NRI can be
used as a key tool for assessing the development of the telecommunications industry,
and how it can be used to inform decision-making relating to technology and network
readiness.
We are indeed privileged to have such a distinguished line up of experienced
professionals and experts in the field present to share your insights and provide useful
recommendations that will be beneficial to the future development of the Nigerian
telecommunications industry.
I am excited to have you all here today, and I am confident that it will be an
enlightening and productive session for all of us today.
Thank you.
