The Lagos State Infrastructure Maintenance and Regulatory Agency (LASIMRA) has announced the commencement of the enumeration of communication towers and masts across Lagos State in collaboration with Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTON).
In a statement signed by Prince Oyekanmi Elegushi, the General Manager/Chief Executive Officer, LASIMRA. “The Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTON) is pleased to collaborate on this important initiative.
This project is vital for addressing public safety concerns raised by the Lagos State Government regarding abandoned communication towers and will deliver significant benefits to our industry and the broader public”.
The Lagos City Mast and Tower Enumeration Project aims to develop a comprehensive and up-to-date database of all communication towers in Lagos State. While many towers are owned by non-telecommunication entities—such as broadcasting companies (television and radio stations), government agencies, emergency services (police, fire, military, and defense organizations), financial institution, private security firms, and others—there is often a public misconception that all towers belong to network operators.
The Lagos State Government has highlighted the need to address critical issues related to public safety, structural integrity, and the potential risks associated with abandoned towers.
This enumeration exercise will help clearly identify and distinguish telecom operators’ towers from those owned by other entities, enabling better regulatory oversight, improved infrastructure management and for further action by the Lagos State Planning authorities.
According to Engr. Gbenga Adebayo, chairman, ALTON, “this initiative, endorsed by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and jointly sponsored by our members, demonstrates our commitment to self-regulation, proactive risk management, and safeguarding public interest.
“By maintaining a robust and secure infrastructure in Lagos State and across the Nation, will strengthen industry-led solutions, enhance our reputation, and foster stronger relationships with regulators and stakeholders.
Through this project, we aim to promote public safety, support environmental sustainability, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards. The initiative will also serve as a framework for similar future projects in other major cities across Nigeria as we proceed to Phase 2.
“We call on all stakeholders to support this exercise, ensuring its success in the public interest and for the safety and well-being of all. ALTON remains committed to working with Lagos State Government through LASIMRA and all relevant stakeholders to achieve these goals”.