Stanley Jegede is a Nigerian entrepreneur, businessman, and philanthropist. Over nearly two decades, he has played a major role in transforming Nigeria’s telecommunications sector. He co-founded Phase3 Telecom, licensed by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) in 2003 as a National Long Distance Operator (NLDO). Under his leadership, the firm evolved from a local company into one of West Africa’s leading digital infrastructure and connectivity networks, pioneering an optic-fiber-over-power-lines model.
He is currently the Executive Chairman of Phase3 Telecom.
Early Life
Stanley Jegede was born in Zaria, a historic city in Northern Nigeria, to Samuel and Victoria Jegede. Zaria, part of the Zazzau Emirate and home to Ahmadu Bello University, was the backdrop for his early upbringing.
As a middle child, Jegede credits his discipline, resilience, and clarity of purpose to the strong values instilled by his parents, describing their guidance as a blend of discipline, warmth, wisdom, and enduring instruction.
Education
- 1995 – B.Sc. (Hons) in Business Information Systems, University of North London
- 1996 – M.Sc. in Business Information Technology, Middlesex University
Career
Before venturing into entrepreneurship, Jegede held various business roles abroad:
- 1997–1999 – Business Analyst, United Kingdom
- 1999–2002 – Senior Business Analyst, Verizon Communications (formerly Bell Atlantic), USA
In 2003, he returned to Nigeria to launch his telecom venture. Beyond telecommunications, he:
- Serves on the Gas Hub Board
- Is Chairman of Springhall British Schools
Phase3 Telecom (Technologies)
Founded in 2003, Phase3 Telecom began as a national long-distance transmission provider using fiber optics. Over time, it expanded its services and reach:
- 2014–2022 – Launched two subsidiaries: Coverage Broadband and P3Tech, moving into enterprise and tech spaces
- Jegede was appointed a member of the Presidential Broadband Committee by President Goodluck Jonathan
- Awards received:
- International Arch of Europe Award for Quality (vanity award)
- Best Infrastructure Service Provider, Africa-America International Business Awards (2012)
Philanthropy
In 2014, he established the Stanley Jegede Foundation — an NGO aimed at addressing socio-economic challenges in Nigerian and African communities. The foundation focuses on:
- Education (its central pillar)
- Health, welfare, emergency relief, art heritage, and group support initiatives
- Programs are supported by frameworks enhanced by technology and innovation
Education Development Program (EDP)
- 2016 – Ran EDP in two northern Nigerian states
- Projects included:
- Advocacy
- Scholarships
- Mentorship programs
- Donor/funding support
- Infrastructure development
References
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