Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta, the Executive Vice Chairman/CEO of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC)

As the implementation of the Expanded Revenue Assurance Solution takes off in the Telecommunication industry, stakeholders within telecom and digital services sectors have expressed hope of its positive impact on revenue generation in the sector and the overall growth of the Nigerian economy.

Stakeholders in the sector spoke at a meeting with mobile network operators on the implementation of the Expanded Revenue Assurance Solution (ERAS) in the telecommunications industry, held at the NCC’s office in Lagos.

In his remarks, Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta, the Executive Vice Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) shared details about the implementation of the ERAS project.

Prof. Danbatta attributed the achievement to the collaboration between the NCC and the Infrastructure Concession and Regulatory Commission (ICRC), saying ERAS project is being carried out through a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) arrangement, following the DFDDOT model (Design, Finance, Develop, Deploy, Operate, and Transfer), as recommended by the ICRC.

Danbatta also acknowledged the efforts of the NCC in transforming the dream of the ERAS project, conceived in 2007 into reality.

He underscored the project’s alignment with the Federal Government’s directive to enhance revenue collection and prevent leakages within ministries, departments, and agencies (MDAs).

By deploying the Revenue Assurance Solution, according to Danbatta, the NCC aims to optimize the revenue payable by licensed telecommunications service providers, thereby bolstering revenue generation for the government.

“Initially designed to focus on telecom operators, who have not only become major industry players but have also expanded their services into digital services ecosystem, the ERAS project underwent a significant expansion.

“In June 2022, following a presidential approval, the NCC was directed to broaden the scope of the project to encompass the activities of Digital Economy stakeholders. Consequently, the project was renamed the Expanded Revenue Assurance Solution (ERAS).

“The implementation of the ERAS demonstrates the NCC’s commitment to fostering transparency, accountability, and financial efficiency within the Nigerian telecom and digital services sector. Through the utilisation of accurate data and information, ERAS aims to eradicate wrong computations, faulty data, and information leakages.,” he said

Earlier, the Chairman of the Association of Licensed Telecoms Operators of Nigeria (ALTON), Mr. Gbenga Adebayo, attributed to the achievement recorded in the Telecom sector to efficient regulatory role of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC)

The ALTON Chairman described Danbatta as an excellent administrator whose leadership role has repositioned the industry for a robust service delivery