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VOL. 11, ISSUE 2 (2025)
Optic Fiber deployment and maintenance for efficient performance in high density population: A survey of selected ICT firms Lagos metropolis, Nigeria
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Rasheed AA, Balogun TA, Rasheed AA, Rasheed AO, Shehu FU, Aliyu B
Abstract
The increasing demand for reliable broadband
services in high-density urban areas has made fibre optic deployment a critical
component of digital infrastructure. This study examined fibre optic deployment
and maintenance practices among selected ICT firms in Lagos Metropolis,
Nigeria, with a focus on challenges, strategies, and performance implications.
A purposive random sampling method was used to select 30 respondents drawn from
three ICT firms, comprising operators, site managers, and technicians. Data were
collected through structured questionnaires and analyzed using descriptive
statistics and thematic interpretation. Findings revealed that fibre deployment
is predominantly carried out through direct burying (66.7%), while aerial
suspension accounts for 33.3%. Major challenges included technical manpower
shortages and cost-related issues (each 33.3%), as well as security concerns
(20%) and right-of-way barriers (6.7%). Corrective and preventive maintenance
strategies dominated (83.3%), with limited use of innovative methods such as
drone surveillance (3.3%). The study concludes that while progress has been
made in deployment, fibre performance in Lagos remains constrained by
infrastructural, technical, and security challenges. The research recommends strengthening
workforce capacity through targeted training, adopting predictive maintenance
technologies, and improving security and policy frameworks for right-of-way
management. These measures will enhance service reliability, reduce downtime,
and support Nigeria’s broader digital transformation agenda.
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Pages:9-13
How to cite this article:
Rasheed AA, Balogun TA, Rasheed AA, Rasheed AO, Shehu FU, Aliyu B "Optic Fiber deployment and maintenance for efficient performance in high density population: A survey of selected ICT firms Lagos metropolis, Nigeria". International Journal of Research in Advanced Engineering and Technology, Vol 11, Issue 2, 2025, Pages 9-13
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