L-R: Tony Emoekpere, Council Member, National Internet Protocol Version 6 (IPv6); Engr. Abraham Oshadami, Executive Commissioner Technical Services, Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC; Mr. Muhammed Rudman, National President, IPv6 Council; Dr. Aminu Maida, Executive Vice Chairman/CEO,NCC; Barr. Rimini Makama, Executive Commissioner Stakeholder Management, NCC; Dr. Chris Uwaje, National Vice President, IPv6 Council; Mr. Adesola Akinsanya, President, National Internet Registration Association, NIRA/ Council Member, during the Inauguration of the National Internet Protocol Version 6, (IPv6) Council Members, at the Marriott Hotel, Ikeja, Lagos State on the 23rd April 2026.
Nigeria has taken a decisive step toward strengthening its digital future with the official inauguration of the National Internet Protocol Version 6 (IPv6) Council in Lagos.
The ceremony, held on Thursday at the Marriott Hotel in Ikeja, convened top regulators, industry leaders, and key stakeholders in internet governance, all united in advancing the country’s shift to next-generation internet infrastructure.
The event was led by the Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Dr. Aminu Maida. He was joined by the NCC’s Executive Commissioner for Technical Services, Engr. Abraham Oshadami, and Executive Commissioner for Stakeholder Management, Barr. Rimini Makama.
Also sworn in were members of the newly formed council, including National President Muhammed Rudman, National Vice President Dr. Chris Uwaje, council member Tony Emoekpere, and President of the Nigeria Internet Registration Association (NiRA), Mr. Adesola Akinsanya, who also serves on the council.
The inauguration marks a strategic effort to modernise Nigeria’s internet ecosystem as the global community transitions from IPv4 to IPv6 a more advanced protocol that offers improved security, faster connectivity, and the capacity to support a rapidly growing number of connected devices.
With digital transformation central to Nigeria’s economic growth plans, the council is expected to lead advocacy, shape policy, and drive technical readiness for widespread IPv6 adoption across both public and private sectors.
Observers say the initiative positions Nigeria to accelerate broadband expansion, strengthen cybersecurity, enable smart city development, and enhance its competitiveness in the global digital economy.
As the evolution of the internet continues worldwide, Nigeria is signaling its readiness to adapt and lead in the next phase of digital innovation
