News Highlights:
- Phase3 Telecom pledges continued investment in broadband infrastructure
- Firm endorses credible journalism and media development
Phase3 Telecom, a leading telecommunications infrastructure provider, has reiterated its resolve to bridge Nigeria’s digital divide through sustained investments in broadband infrastructure, saying its over two decades of strategic expansion have continued to power connectivity across the country.
The Executive Chairman of Phase3 Telecom, Mr. Stanley Jegede, reaffirmed the company’s commitment while receiving members of the Executive Committee of the Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP) during a courtesy visit to the company’s Abuja office on Thursday, June 18, 2026.
Speaking during the meeting, Mr. Jegede stated that for the past 23 years, Phase3 Telecom has remained at the forefront of developing critical digital infrastructure that supports millions of Nigerians, providing essential connectivity services to mobile network operators, educational institutions, businesses, and other key sectors of the economy.
“We are a responsible organisation that has been in existence for twenty-three years. Our primary focus has been supporting broadband penetration, and we have successfully delivered on that mandate,” he said.
“We have built infrastructure across 36 states of the federation, providing services to mobile network operators, schools, businesses, and other institutions. Much of what we do happens behind the scenes, but the mobile networks Nigerians rely on every day depend significantly on our infrastructure.”
According to him, the company remains focused on further expanding broadband access and supporting national efforts to bridge the digital divide.
“Our goal is to continue increasing broadband penetration across the country. We are working closely with government and regulators to ensure that we achieve even higher levels of connectivity and digital inclusion.”
Mr. Jegede further linked broadband development to broader socio-economic progress, stressing the importance of access to reliable information in a digitally connected society.
“As we continue helping Nigerians access the connectivity required for everyday life and economic activity, it is equally important to support institutions that ensure the information people consume is accurate and credible. That is why we value organisations such as GOCOP, which promote responsible journalism and factual reporting.”
The Phase3 Telecom Chairman also pledged the company’s support for initiatives that strengthen media professionalism and promote public access to credible information.
“Good journalism is good for the country. There is no doubt that Nigeria is better off because of it. We should continue to explore opportunities for collaboration that advance both national development and informed public discourse,” he added.
Earlier, the President of GOCOP, Mr. Danlami Nmodu, mni, sought the support of Phase3 Telecom for the Guild’s Annual General Meeting (AGM), scheduled for October 8, 2026, in Lagos.
Nmodu described GOCOP as a trusted platform of professional online publishers committed to ethical journalism and credible reporting.
“We are a body of seasoned professionals who take our ethical responsibilities seriously. We work hard to ensure that whatever is published by GOCOP members is reliable, accurate, and professionally produced,” he said.
He noted that sustained investment in media organisations is essential to strengthening investigative journalism, special reports, and other forms of public-interest reporting.
“The more resources available to media organisations, the greater their capacity to undertake investigative and developmental journalism. Supporting quality journalism ultimately strengthens democracy, promotes accountability, and advances good governance,” Nmodu added.
The GOCOP delegation included the Guild’s General Secretary, Mr. Sufuyan Ojeifo, and Publicity Secretary, Ms. Kemi Yesufu.
Phase3 Telecom is Africa’s leading independent aerial fibre optic network infrastructure and telecommunications services provider.
The company operates across the ECOWAS region and serves international markets through strategic partnerships that enable connectivity for clients in more than 400 cities worldwide.