The Lagos State Infrastructure Maintenance and Regulatory Agency (LASIMRA) has issued a notice to IPNX, FibreOne, 21st Century, Airtel and MTN regarding sagging fibre-optic cables observed during a routine monitoring and enforcement patrol in Ikeja GRA, Lagos, on October 13, 2026.

The affected locations include, but are not limited to, Oduduwa Crescent and Ladipo Bateye Street, where several sagging fibre-optic cables were observed.
LASIMRA said the situation raises serious concerns about public safety, infrastructure maintenance and compliance with applicable regulatory requirements.

Accordingly, IPNX, FibreOne, 21st Century, Airtel and MTN are directed to take immediate corrective action by inspecting, securing and rectifying all identified sagging fibre-optic cables within 48 hours of receiving this notice, subject to applicable regulatory requirements.

"Please be advised that failure by any of the named providers to comply with this directive within the stipulated timeframe will result in appropriate regulatory penalties and further enforcement action in accordance with applicable laws and LASIMRA regulations.

"IPNX, FibreOne, 21st Century, Airtel and MTN are required to treat this notice with the utmost urgency and submit confirmation of the corrective measures taken to the Agency.

Your cooperation and immediate compliance are expected," LASIMRA said in a statement.

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