Teniola Re-elected ATCON President

Association of Telecommunication Companies of Nigeria members have returned Mr. Olusola Teniola as President, for a second term in office.

Teniola was returned unopposed on Thursday at the Association’s annual general meeting, in Lgaos with Engineer Ike Nnamani President/CEO Medallion Communications, and Mr. Muyiwa Ogungboye CEO eStream Networks, as newly elected First and Second Vice Presidents respectively under the new national executive council (NEC).

Engineer Ikechukwu Nnamani contested alongside the immediate past First Vice President, Dr. Anthony Nwosu and Mr. Ibrahim Dikko, while Mr. Muyiwa Ogungboye emerged winner after contesting alongside Mr. David Roberts.

In his acceptance speech, Teniola, thanked the members for the confidence reposed in him, stressing his readiness to lead the Association to attain greater height.

He stressed that the NEC will work assiduously, especially in digitising the Secretariat while coordinating processes for erecting a befitting secretariat and promised to intensify ongoing activities of the Association.

The President further emphasised that ATCON will not soft-pedal on its advocacy for better operating environment for member companies.

He also encouraged members to remain diligent in their operations, adding that the industry (ATCON platform) is a breeding ground for future leaders of the country.

“Today, Dr. Emmanuel Ekuwem is the SSG of Akwa-Ibom State, while Dr. Ernest Ndukwe served as EVC of NCC.

“That tells you that ATCON is known for quality and effective representation”, he said.

He cited the case of fibre optic cable cut in major cities as a major challenge faced by members hence ATCON will enhance its engagements with the affected States.

On his part, Engr. Nnamani said that ATCON will also channel its advocacy to bridging the information gap on the dangers of excessive taxes and charges by States which are huge impediments to investments in the sector.

According to Nnamani, the case of Right of Way (RoW) has lingered, however, State officials have not realised the importance of telecom infrastructures in their respective State.

He described ATCON as the shock observer for the members hence they will do everything possible to defend and amplify their voices for better business environment.

Also speaking, Mr. Ogungboye said that as a member of NEC he will push for more engagements with industry regulator for more openness in addressing issues in the industry.

The new ATCON NEC:

President– Olusola Teniola

1st VP– Engineer Ikechukwu Nnamani

2nd VP– Muyiwa Ogungboye

National Secretary– Mr. Myke Ofili

Financial Secretary– Mrs. Aderonke Adeyegbe

Treasurer– Mr. Anucha Hyacinth

Publicity Secretary– Ms. Adanna Nsori

Coordinator, Equipment Dealers- Mr. Ezekiel Egboye

Coordinator, Telephone Operators– Mr. Osondu Nwokolo

Coordinator, Value Added Services Providers– Mr. Oluwale Owoeye

Coordinator, Infrastructure Services Providers– Mr. Tony Izuagbe Emoekpere

Coordinator, Manufacturers– Mr. Paul Ajibola

The Association of Telecommunications Companies of Nigeria (ATCON) is a professional, non-profit, non-political umbrella organization of telecommunications companies of Nigeria.

It was formally inaugurated on December 10, 1993, with a membership profile made up of indigenous and multinational telecommunications companies operating in Nigeria. Membership of the Association has since inauguration grown to 100 companies.