*Prof. Isa Ali Pantami, Minister for Communications and Digital Economy, tasks the Nigerian聽 Communications Commission on synergy, policy implementation as he urges Prof. Bindawa to cooperate with other NCC Board members for effective regulatory operations in the country

*Bindawa鈥檚 expertise will strengthen the Board, says Prof. Adeolu Akande, NCC Board Chair

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Prof. Isa Ali Pantami, Honourable Minister for Communications and Digital Economy, has officially inducted Prof. Mansur Bindawa, as a Non-Executive Commissioner on the Board of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) by administering the oath of office on the new appointee.

绿帽献妻 reports Prof. Pantami, while speaking at the official inauguration of Prof. Bindawa into the NCC Board Monday, March 28, 2022, in Abuja, FCT, said the new Board Member鈥檚 聽journey into the Commission followed the laid-down laws establishing the telecoms regulatory Commission.

Prof. Pantami (r) to Prof. Bindawa: Welcome to NCC Board of Commissioners

Dr. Ikechukwu Adinde, Director of Public Affairs at NCC, stated the Minister said: 鈥淭he inauguration of Prof. Bindawa into the NCC Board is in fulfilment of the requirements of Nigerian Communication Act (NCA) 2003, which stipulates that the Board of Commissioners of NCC shall constitute of three executive commissioners and six non-executives commissioners, selected based on proven integrity and diversity in their expertise in different professional spheres.鈥�

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Pantami on the occasion, which held in the Minister鈥檚 Office at the NCC鈥檚 Communications and Digital Economy Complex, in Abuja, congratulated Bindawa and described his appointment as fitting.

The Minister for Communications and Digital Economy also challenged Bindawa to cooperate with other Board members of the telecoms sector regulatory Commission for effective regulatory operations that will benefit the NCC staff, stakeholders and the Nigerian economy at large.

Panrami as well tasked the entire Board and Management of the Commission on the need to re-double their efforts and journey with the Ministry and its various agencies to collectively implement various policies of government aimed at developing the telecommunications sector of the Nigerian economy.

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In his remarks at the event, Prof. Adeolu Akande, Chairman of Governing Board of NCC, who led Bindawa and other Board members to the Minister, expressed appreciation to the Federal Government and Pantami for 鈥渇ortifying the Commission with intellectuals ready to work together for the advancement of the technological ecosystem.鈥�

Prof. Akande excitedly stated that 鈥淏indawa is the fourth professor on the Board of the NCC, and his professional experience and expertise will further strengthen the Board.鈥�

The NCC Biard Chairman also said: 鈥淭he profile of Professor Bindawa has preceded him as a distinguished humanist, and we believe that his presence will be of immense benefit to the Commission.

鈥淲e look forward enthusiastically to leveraging the wealth of experience and support Prof. Bindawa is bringing on Board in consolidating our achievements.鈥�

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According to Akande, Bindawa鈥檚 appointment conforms to the notion that people of diverse experiences continue to complement one another in taking the Commission to greater heights.

In his remarks on the occasion, Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta, Executive Vice-Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (EVC/CEO) of NCC, commended the Minister for his interest in policy implementation and for preserving the autonomy of the Board and Management to discharge their functions effectively as a regulatory institution.

Danbatta also assured the new Board member of a work atmosphere characterised by cordiality and friendship where regulatory issues of national interest are resolved through intellectually-engaging deliberations for the progress of the Commission and Nigeria.

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Responding after taking oath of office, Prof. Bindawa appreciated the Federal Government for according him the opportunity to serve the country through the NCC.

He pledged to deliver on the set mandates of the Commission while promising to cooperate with the Board and Management for further success.

The Commission stated that Bindawa鈥檚 inauguration by the Minister on Monday followed his nomination in a letter dated January 10, 2022 by President Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR and subsequent confirmation of the nomination by the Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria March 1, 2022, in line with the provisions of the Nigerian Communications Act (NCA) 2003.

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