The duo of Mr Olusola Teniola and Ms Funke Opeke are now on the newly inaugurated Internet Protocol version 6 (IPv6) council board of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC).
The team was constituted as part of a broader industry effort to accelerate Nigeria’s transition to IPv6.
It has Mr Muhammed Rudman as Chairman, Mr Chris Uwaje as Vice Chairman, and Ms Mary Uduma, Mr Gbenga Adebayo, Mr Lanre Ajayi, and Mr Latif Ladid as members.
At the inauguration in Ikeja, Lagos, NCC said it created the group as part of its renewed commitment to accelerating Nigeria’s transition to IPv6, a critical enabler of the country’s digital future.
Speaking on his appointment, Mr Teniola, a director at ipNX, expressed appreciation to the NCC for the opportunity to serve and reiterated the importance of collaborative action in driving Nigeria’s digital transformation.
“The transition to IPv6 is no longer a future consideration; it is an immediate priority for Nigeria’s digital economy. As data consumption grows and emerging technologies such as 5G, IoT, and AI become more pervasive, we must ensure that our underlying infrastructure is scalable, secure, and globally competitive,” he said.
He further emphasised that achieving meaningful IPv6 adoption will require strong alignment across stakeholders, including telecom operators, internet service providers, enterprises, academia, and government.
“This is a collective responsibility. We must invest in capacity building, drive awareness, and create the right policy and regulatory environment to accelerate adoption. Nigeria cannot afford to lag in an increasingly connected world,” he added.
The IPv6 Council Board has been tasked with developing and overseeing the implementation of a national IPv6 strategy, monitoring progress, and providing periodic updates on adoption levels across the country.
The team will also play a key role in addressing infrastructure challenges, strengthening technical expertise, and recommending policy incentives to support nationwide deployment.
Mr Teniola’s appointment reflects ipNX’s continued commitment to shaping Nigeria’s digital ecosystem and advancing the development of resilient, future-ready network infrastructure across the country.
