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Telcos to reduce reliance on foreigners with new academy
In a bid to address brain drain in Nigeria’s telecom sector and lessen reliance on foreign expertise, the Association of Telecommunications Companies of Nigeria (ATCON) has announced plans to launch the ATCON Academy.
The academy aims to build local capacity by equipping young Nigerians with the technical skills needed to thrive in the telecommunications industry. This announcement was made during ATCON’s 2025 Annual General Meeting and National Executive Council (NEC) Elections, themed “Impact of Adjacent Agencies on the Nigerian Telecom Sector: The Way Forward.”
ATCON President, Engr. Tony Emoekpere, who was re-elected unopposed, reaffirmed the association’s commitment to inclusive leadership, policy advocacy, and sustainable sector growth.
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“Our members need more technical resources. We have a young, vibrant population that can be trained to meet industry demands. The Academy will not only develop local talent but also support national economic advancement,” he said.
He described the academy as a strategic response to two major industry concerns:
Overdependence on foreign technical expertise.
The ongoing exodus of ICT professionals seeking opportunities abroad, commonly known as the Japa Syndrome.
Strategic Agenda and Institutional Reforms
Emoekpere also highlighted ATCON’s plans for institutional reform, enhanced regulatory compliance, and the review of its outdated constitution.
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