These Guidelines, according to the Nigerian Communications Commission shall apply to all communications Network facilities and service providers in Nigeria.
Objectives
These Guidelines seek to address the major causes of communications system failures such as emergencies, disasters, terrorist or cyber-attacks, loss of infrastructure and Network congestion; and in this regard:
(1) To provide for a disaster preparedness and recovery regulatory framework for telecommunications Network facilities and service providers.
(2) To ensure business continuity and information sharing during and after emergencies or disasters.
(3) To enhance collaboration amongst Network facilities and service providers to facilitate Network resilience and faster restoration of service.
(4) To mandate Network facilities and service providers to adopt mutual aid agreement.
(5) To enhance consumer education to better prepare for emergencies.
(6) To supplement the general regulatory framework on emergency and disaster recovery in Nigeria.
Here is a link to the Guidelines: Guideline on Disaster Recovery
