Professor Umar Garba Danbatta on his reappointment as the Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has yet received another congratulatory message from the Association of Telecommunication Companies of Nigeria (ATCON).
The reappointment came through following recommendation by Dr. Isa Pantami the Minister of Communications and Digital Economy and subsequent approval by President Muhammadu Buhari.
According to a statement signed by Engineer Olusola Teniola, President of ATCON, the EVC got the reappointment for the second term for his role as a professional, technocrat, human relations and capacity promoter for years.
Having executed a number of successful policies that have positively impacted on Nigerians and their businesses. The body expressed its confidence that the EVC is very much prepared for the journey ahead.
The copy of the statement reads as follows:
“The National President, Members of the National Executive Council (NEC) and the entire Members of the Association of Telecommunications Companies of Nigeria (ATCON) wish to specially congratulate Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta on his reappointment as the Executive Vice Chairman/CEO of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC).
“The Association sees his recent reappointment by President Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR following the recommendation by Dr Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami, Honourable Minister of Communications and Digital Economy as a reward for his dedication and determination.
“Towards changing the narrative of the Nigerian telecom industry landscape through the implementation of programmes and projects that were carried out under its supervising ministry and have been adjudged to be enhancing and improving the lives of Nigerians.
“We are particularly happy that Dr Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami, Honourable Minister of Communications and Digital Economy has expressed his confidence in his continuity as a substantial Executive Vice Chairman/CEO of NCC by advising the President for him to continue serving the industry as the chief regulator of the Nigerian telecommunications industry.
“We know that his recommendation is predicated on him being a technocrat, a professional and a promoter of human relations and human capacity who has over the years initiated and implemented successful policies that have positive impact on businesses and Nigerians and we are very confident that he is equal to the task ahead.
“We pledge our commitment to work with him and the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and by extension, the Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy to sustain and accelerate the growth and development of the Nigerian Telecoms and Information Communication Technology (ICT) industry”.
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