Civil Society Groups applaud NCC for digital economy initiatives, programmes

*The Civil Society Groups for Good Governance, comprising over 180 Civil Society Organisations, has commended the Management of Nigerian Communications Commission, and presented Certificate of Performance to Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta, Executive Vice-Chairman/CEO of the Commission

Isola Moses | ConsumerConnect

For driving several regulatory initiatives for the development of country’s digital economy, the Civil Society Groups for Good Governance (CSGGG), comprising a coalition of over 180 Civil Society Organisations (CSOs), has commended the Management of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC).

Comrade Ogakwu Dominic, President of CSGGG, gave the Management team, led by Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta, Executive Vice-Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (EVC/CEO) of the Commission, the commendation during a visit to the NCC Head Office, Thursday, October 28, 2021, in Abuja, FCT, where he presented an award and appreciation letter to the EVC/CEO.

The President of the Groups noted the Certificate of Performance presented to the NCC Chief was in recognition of his efforts at driving regulatory initiatives, and more importantly, to appreciate the telecoms sector regulatory Commission’s support for the successful hosting of a recently-concluded ‘RoundTable on Digital Economy’.

Comrade Dominic said: “The EVC has demonstrated high level of patriotism, commitment and statesmanship and as such, the Certificate of Performance (CoP) we are presenting today (Thursday) is to commend you for your renowned track record as a leader with great passion, focused on effective growth and advancement of the Nigerian economy as the basis for enhanced national development.”

Receiving the delegation on behalf of the EVC/CEO, Uket Bassey, Assistant Director of Digital Economy at NCC, appreciated the Award and Certificate presented to the NCC Executive Vice-Chairman.

It is symbolic for the fact that an important organisation like the Civil Society Groups for Good Governance appreciates the good work the Commission has been doing to create digital access for all and sundry in the country.

According to Bassey, as the telecoms regulator, the Commission aims to support and partner with all relevant stakeholders and Nigerians at large.

This, according to him, will ensure that the growth of the country’s socio-economic system is sustained through promotion of universal access and service to all Nigerians, regardless of their circumstances.