THE Federal Government has commended the leadership of the Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, for impressive regulatory performance which has positively impacted the national economic growth.
The commendation came from the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr. William Alo, while receiving the management team of NCC, led by the Executive Vice Chairman of the Commission, Professor Umar Garba Danbatta, who briefed him on the status of the industry after his recent appointment to the Ministry.
Alo had stated: “So far so good. The entire country, and beyond, is fully aware of the strategic importance of the NCC as a regulating institution of the telecommunications industry in Nigeria. We are aware today that between oil and communications, the latter is gradually taking over in the provision of revenue for the country as the nation strives to diversify the economy.