IIC Africa Launches with Cybersecurity Focus as NCC EVC Maida Takes the Stage

IIC Africa Launches with Cybersecurity Focus as NCC EVC Maida Takes the Stage

The Executive Vice Chairman (EVC) and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Dr. Aminu Maida, is set to speak at the inaugural meeting of the International Institute of Communications (IIC) Africa Chapter, scheduled for January 29, 2026.

The maiden engagement will focus on Africa’s rapidly evolving cybersecurity landscape, with discussions expected to examine the need for coherent regulatory and policy frameworks, as well as strategies for fostering cross-sectoral and cross-border collaboration in addressing emerging digital threats on the continent.

According to the IIC Africa Chapter, the meeting forms part of its broader commitment to advancing dialogue on cyber resilience, connectivity, digital policy, and regulation across Africa, particularly at a time when digital transformation is accelerating across various sectors.

The virtual session, slated to hold from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. West Africa Time (WAT), will feature high-level conversations aimed at strengthening cybersecurity systems and enhancing digital trust across African economies.

Also billed to speak at the event is AbdulHakeem Ajijola, alongside other key stakeholders and experts drawn from the fields of cybersecurity, digital policy, and regulation.

Participants at the meeting are expected to explore both the opportunities and challenges associated with building effective, resilient, and sustainable cybersecurity frameworks capable of supporting Africa’s digital future.