From less than 500,000 phone lines to over 80 million in just 10 years, Nigeria’s telecoms story is nothing short of a revolution.📱📡In this insightful episode of One2One, Tokunbo Shitta-Bey discusses with Dr Ernest Ndukwe, Chairman of MTN Nigeria and widely regarded as the "Father of Nigeria's telecommunications revolution". As CEO of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), he presided over one of the most transparent and efficient licensing auctions in Africa at the time, catalysing mobile telephony in Nigeria and expanding mobile and internet access nationwide.🎯 In this conversation, Dr. Ndukwe shares: • How Nigeria’s telecoms sector transformed from scarcity to mass access. • The role of liberalisation in driving innovation and growth. • Lessons learned from leading Nigeria’s ICT revolution. • His vision for the future of mobile, broadband, and digital inclusion. • Leadership insights from decades in public service and private enterprise.0:00 Intro – Welcome to One2One 0:25 From Half a Million Phone Lines to 80 Million 2:10 The Liberalisation of Nigeria’s Telecom Sector 4:05 Driving ICT Growth Across Two Decades 6:12 Lessons from Leading the NCC During Telecom Reform 8:20 Expanding Mobile and Internet Access Nationwide 10:05 Challenges of Regulating a Rapidly Growing Sector 12:15 Leadership Principles from Public Service to Boardrooms 14:40 The Future of Mobile, Broadband & Digital Inclusion 16:55 How Nigeria Can Compete in the Global Digital Economy 18:20 Final Reflections – Shaping Africa’s ICT FutureAbout the GuestDr. Ernest Ndukwe is a telecommunications engineer, ICT advocate, and business leader, celebrated as the Father of Modern Nigerian Telecommunications. He served as Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) during the liberalisation era that unlocked massive growth in the sector. Today, he is Chairman of MTN Nigeria, the nation’s largest telecoms operator, and continues to shape the future of Africa’s digital economy.🔥 A must-watch for entrepreneurs, policymakers, and anyone interested in the intersection of technology, leadership, and national development.📺 Watch now and subscribe for more big-ideas conversations that influence society:About one2one:One2one ("The one2one Show") is a Nigerian television interview and talk show hosted by Tokunbo Shitta-Bey and broadcast internationally as an audio and video podcast.Tokunbo Shitta-Bey engages thinkers, politicians, athletes, entertainers, scientists and business leaders in "Game-changing discussions on the BIG IDEAS that shape our thinking and help move society forward". One2One's comfortable, calm setting and conversational style format provide an engaging and intimate atmosphere for thought-provoking and intellectual dialogue, offering a unique perspective on current events and shaping the public understanding of important issues.Watch the full episode on TV:• DSTV: Mondays at 8:30 PM (Repeat: Saturdays at 3:30 PM)• Channels 24 (UK): Sundays at 1:30 PM (Repeat: Wednesdays at 6:30 PM)#ErnestNdukwe #TheErnestNdukewOne #Digital #NigerianTelecoms # #Telecoms #ICT #One2OneShow #Nigeria #Leadership #MTN #Nitel #Glo #Econet