By Angeline Mgbele, Bureau Chief, North

On the occasion of the commemoration of International Women’s Day,  March 8, 2023, the Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer(EVC/CEO) of telecommunications regulatory authority, the Nigerian Communications Commission(NCC), has extended warm congratulations to all the women in the Commission. 

In a statement authored by Prof. Danbatta himself, the nation’s chief telecoms regulator, said the occasion presented another opportunity for him to reiterate the Commission’s irrevocable commitment to promoting gender equality and inclusive participation in line with the theme of the celebration: ‘DigitALL: Innovation and Technology for Gender Equality’’.

Said he: “Today, gender inclusiveness in the Commission’s affairs permeates all cadres and disciplines. About fifty per cent of the Commission’s Management team is made up of women who have distinguished themselves, and demonstrated capacity, capability and desirability to contribute to the success of the Commission in promoting and sustaining the growth of the telecoms sector.

It has been established across the world, and in all parts of human endeavours that inclusion of women in leadership, has contributed in commensurate organic growth, which justifies the notion that development of any nation will be incomplete without the participation and contributions of women.

This is why we are deliberate, purposeful and conscious of the need to encourage women and girls to partake of the innovative digital opportunities available to them to improve their lives and skills in ways that fulfill their needs and aspirations through their chosen careers.

On this note, and on behalf of the Board and Management, the entire NCC family, I felicitate with our women folk and wish to share in their joy of womanhood, and the expected greater roles they have been destined to play in promoting peace and harmony in the world.”