THE NIGERIAN COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION REQUIRES ALL NETWORK OPERATORS AND SERVICE PROVIDERS TO SUBMIT A DISASTER RECOVERY PLAN
In exercise of its powers under Sections 70, and 149 of the Nigerian Communications Act 2003, the Commission published a Guideline on Disaster Recovery in 2023 (the Guideline).
Based on the above, and pursuant to Schedule 2, Paragraph 1.9 of the Guideline, the commission has recently reiterated that:
- The Guidelines on Disaster Recovery, 2023, remain in force.
- Each licensee is required to formulate and submit a Disaster Recovery Plan (DPR) following the checklist outlined in Schedule 2 of the Guideline.
All Network Operators and Service Providers must strictly comply with the contents of the Guideline. The commission stands ready to utilize its enforcement authority as entrenched in the Nigerian Communications Act, 2003 and all other relevant regulations to ensure compliance
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