*The Nigerian Communications Commission recognises the role of the mass media on 聽delivering its regulatory mandates, as the Commission urges journalists and communication professionals to further amplify NCC鈥檚 voice in sensitising Nigerians and stakeholders, particularly on the importance of 5G networks for national economic development

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The mass media of communication, whether print, broadcast, online, or other specialised genres, will remain central and strategic stakeholders to the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) in its commitment to delivering on its regulatory mandates as enshrined in the Nigerian Communications Act (NCA) 2003 and other policy instruments.

Prof. Umar Danbatta, Executive Vice-Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (EVC/CEO) of NCC, stated this in his remarks when he received a delegation of the top Management of National Economy, a media organisation, which 聽paid a courtesy visit on the telecoms sector regulatory Commission Tuesday, February 8, 2022, at its Head Office, in Abuja, FCT.

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Dr. Ikechukwu Adinde, Director of Public Affairs at NCC, stated Prof. Danbatta said the NCC remains 鈥渋rrevocably committed to deepening its already established relationship with media.鈥�

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The EVC/CEO also explained that there is no gainsaying the fact that the Commission, by virtue of its regulatory activities in the Nigerian telecoms ecosystem, occupies a strategic position in the official architecture instituted to enhance national economic development.

According to Danbatta, by the reckoning of the industry stakeholders, the Commission has performed well, and it recognises the role of the mass media in its successes in the country.

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He noted that the relationship of the Commission with the mass media has been cordial over the years, and the Commission will never take the media for granted nor act in any manner that may rupture the relationship.

Recalling the significance of media support in the accomplishments of NCC, the EVC/CEO further asserted the positive, prominent, accurate, timely, and adequate reporting of the Commission by a broad spectrum of the media agencies, eased off the NCC鈥檚 聽burden in putting its activities in the public sphere, and enhanced its effort at 聽enlisting the needed support of other key stakeholders in the telecoms ecosystem in Nigeria.

鈥淭he EVC further stated that the Commission has a deliberate policy of constructive engagement with the media and other stakeholders because it understands the centrality of providing a platform for continuous interface toward positioning and projecting the Commission as a flagship public sector brand in Nigeria and leading light of telecoms regulation in Africa and globally,鈥� Dr. Adinde stated.

Danbatta commended the media for its superlative response in reporting telecoms notable contributions to the country鈥檚 Gross Domestic Product (GDP), particularly the significance of the sectoral feat in taking Nigeria out of recession.

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Besides, the NCC EVC/CEO recalled with gratitude the noteworthy media reportage of the processes emplaced for the deployment of 5G services in Nigeria, especially the successful auction of the 3.5GHz spectrum for the roll out of the 5G networks聽 in the West African country.

He, therefore, urged journalists and other communication professionals to amplify Commission鈥檚 voice in its publicity and sensitisation of the citizens and all stakeholders on the importance of the new generation network towards the economic development of the country.

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鈥淭he NCC Chief Executive stated that the Commission looks forward, very enthusiastically, to a robust collaboration with all stakeholders in communication practice, in order to ensure goal-oriented reporting of the unfolding national developments in the digital economy sector, because of the derivable benefits to the citizens, businesses and the nation at large,鈥� said the Director of Public Affairs.

Thanking the Management of National Economy for the visit, commendation and support to the Commission over the years, Prof. Danbatta as well expressed NCC’s commitment to sustaining its favourable relationship with the media.

The NCC noted the delegation from the National Economy was led by Chief Mike Okpare, Vice-Chairman, as well as his colleagues, including Kirk Leigh, Chief Operating Officer (COO); Fadilah Ismail, Head of Advertisement; Bayo Amodu, Head of Stories; and Cees Harmon, General Editor.

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