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Who we are

The Association of Telecommunications Companies of Nigeria (ATCON) is a professional, non-profit, non-political umbrella organization of telecommunications companies in Nigeria. It is also the premier Association that was formed by technocrats in the telecoms industry to facilitate as well as accelerate the growth and development of the Nigerian Telecommunications Industry and this we have been doing for over two decades.

ATCON 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 its inauguration grown to over 100 companies.

The Association holds meetings with government at all levels with the sole aim of influencing government policy in order to create an enabling operating environment for members as well as protect telecoms and ICT investment in Nigeria.

To facilitate as well as accelerate the growth and development of the Nigerian Telecommunications and ICT Industry through constructive policy advocacies and effective collaboration with all tiers of government and privately-owned telecoms and ICT companies (local and multinationals).

Vision

To facilitate as well as accelerate the growth and development of the Nigerian Telecommunications and ICT Industry through constructive policy advocacies and effective collaboration with all tiers of government and privately-owned telecoms and ICT companies (local and multinationals).

Mission

To bring together under one umbrella all companies in the field of telecommunications and auxiliary services for the purposes of sharing industry information, networking, associating and otherwise enhancing the stature and relevance of the telecommunications industry and serve as an effective forum for the articulation and development of appropriate policies, regulations and law on telecommunications.

We hold ourselves to the highest standards of ethics and professionalism. Learn more about our values and principles in our Code of Conduct.

Past Presidents

Dr. Earnest Nduke, OFR
1998 - 2000
Engr. Alaba C. Joseph (late)
2000 - 2005
Dr. Emmanuel Ekuwem
2006 - 2010
Engr. Titi Omo-Ettu
2010 - 2012
Engr. Lanre Ajayi
2012 - 2016
Engr. Olusola Teniola
2016 - 2020
Engr. Ikechukwu Nnamani
2020 - 2022

Current President

Mr. Tony Izuagbe Emoekpere
2022 - till date