This Broadband investment summit event is where government, industry leaders, and other stakeholders will gather to discuss and strategise about broadband infrastructure development funding, and policies. They will focus on investing on the largest potential economy in Africa for broadband infrastructure. The dialog will zoom in on expanding high-speed internet access to underserved or rural areas, as well as fortering innovation and economic growth through improved connectivity.

The summit will be convened and lead by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) is the independent National Regulatory Authority for the telecommunications industry in Nigeria. The Commission is responsible for cre ating an enabling environment for competition among operators in the industry as well as ensuring the provision of avalitative and efficient telecommunications services throughout the country. The Commission has initiated several programs such as State Accelerated Broadband Initiative (SABI) and Wire Nigeria Project (WIN) to help stimulate demand and accelerate the uptake of ICT tools and services necessary for the enthronement of a know-edge society in Nigeria.