The Lagos State Infrastructure Maintenance and Regulatory Agency (LASIMRA), with the support of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), has announced the commencement of a pilot cleanup exercise targeting telecommunications infrastructure across the state.
The exercise is scheduled to begin at
Emina Crescent Junction on Toyin Street, Lagos.
According to the organisers, the
initiative requires the active participation of major industry stakeholders,
including Internet Service Providers (ISPs), Mobile Network Operators
(MNOs) and cable infrastructure providers.
Technical teams from the various
organisations have been directed to be present at the designated location by
9:00 a.m. for the commencement of the exercise.
Chairman of the Association of
Telecommunications Companies of Nigeria (ATCON) Cleanup Committee, Mr
Segun Okuneye, stressed that safety would remain a top priority throughout the
operation.
THe directed all participating technical
personnel to wear appropriate safety gear and strictly adhere to operational
safety procedures to prevent accidents during the cleanup exercise.
The initiative is aimed at addressing
the growing challenge of indiscriminate telecommunications infrastructure
deployment across Lagos.
According to the organisers, the key
objectives of the exercise include improving environmental sanitation by
removing redundant and damaged cables, enhancing public safety by addressing
the risks posed by dangling wires and poorly maintained equipment and promoting
orderly infrastructure deployment to support organised telecommunications
growth in the state.
“Telecommunications operators remain
committed to maintaining the aesthetics of Lagos State and supporting
initiatives that promote a cleaner, safer and more organised environment,” the
committee stated.
Speaking on behalf of the ATCON Cleanup
Committee, Mr Ajibola Olude urged stakeholders and residents to cooperate fully
with officials participating in the exercise.
He described the pilot scheme as a major
step towards achieving a more sustainable and visually appealing smart city
infrastructure for Lagos.
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