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KNR Group congratulates NCC EVC on ‘Regulator of the Year’ Award

Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta, Executive Vice-Chairman and CEO of NCC

*Masoya Kano North Renaissance has applauded Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta, Executive Vice-Chairman and CEO of the Nigerian Communications Commission, for his efforts at enhancing Broadband penetration, quality of service and consumer protection, helping to improve the lives of millions of Nigerians

Gbenga Kayode | ConsumerConnect

A group, Kano North Renaissance (KNR), has congratulated Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta, Executive Vice-Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (EVC/CEO) of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), on his recent emergence as the regulator of the year at the prestigious Vanguard Newspapers Award.

ConsumerConnect had reported Prof. Danbatta received the prestigious award in recognition of his outstanding contributions to activation of the Nigeria Digital Economy.

Photo: NCC

The award presented to the professor of Telecommunications at the Vanguard Awards are highly regarded in Nigeria, and the “Regulator of the Year” Award is one of the most prestigious awards presented at the event held in Lagos.

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The award recognises regulators, who have made significant contributions to their respective industries, and have made a positive impact on the lives of Nigerian consumers.

Mr. Reuben Muoka, Director of Public Affairs at NCC, at the weekend stated that in a congratulatory letter addressed to Danbatta, Masoya Kano North Renaissance, a group of professionals and technocrats, commended the NCC EVC/CEO for his outstanding work in the Nigerian digital economy space.

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Kano North Renaissance group also noted that Danbatta’s leadership at the NCC has helped to promote the growth and development of the telecommunications industry in the West African country.

The KNR letter stated in part: “Your contributions to the development of the Nigerian digital economy are highly commendable.

“Your leadership at the NCC has helped to promote the growth and development of the telecommunications industry in Nigeria, which has in turn contributed significantly to the overall growth of the Nigerian economy.”

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According to the group, Danbatta’s efforts in the areas of Broadband penetration, quality of service, and consumer protection have helped to improve the lives of millions of Nigerians.

In his response, the NCC Chief expressed his gratitude for the recognition and dedicated the award to the hardworking staff of the NCC.

NCC’s commitment to Nigeria digital economy

Meanwhile, Danbatta has also pledged to continue working to ensure that the Nigeria digital economy remains vibrant and beneficial to all consumers.

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The NCC noted the “Regulator of the Year” award is the latest in a series of accolades that Danbatta has received for his contributions to activation of the Nigeria digital economy.

Under his leadership, the telecoms sector regulatory Commission has introduced several initiatives aimed at promoting the growth and development of the telecommunications industry in Nigeria.

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These include the diligent implementation of the National Broadband Plan, the Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) Card registration exercise, and the Emergency Communications Centres (ECCs) project in the country’s tech ecosystem.

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