We have our strategic partnerships to move ICT industry forward —Danbatta

THE Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) will continue to partner with governments at all levels and other stakeholders in its bid to move the telecoms industry forward, the Executive Vice Chairman of the Commission, Professor Umar Garba Danbatta has said.

Speaking at an investment forum organised by the Kaduna State government, KADINVEST 2.0, Danbatta also noted that the symposium struck a chord with NCC’s strategic vision.

“I would like to congratulate Kaduna State people through the governor, Malam Nasir El-Rufai, for organising this timely and commendable forum,” he said.

This followed on the recent commendation by the Bureau of Public Service Reforms (BPSR) which rated NCC top in the country in terms of institutional work processes.

Director General of BPSR, Dr. Joe Abah, who presented a report and plaque to Danbatta recently in Abuja noted that robust business organisational structure, policies and practices that facilitate effective and efficient service delivery were some of the high points, which informed the agency’s decision.

He listed accountabilities and responsibilities for set Standardised Operating Procedure (SOP) manuals of the Commission’s 19 departments.

Accurate measurement of Responsibilities and Performance assigned to staff were the parameters for the evaluation of the Commission.

In terms of governance, the Bureau said, “NCC strategic objectives are prioritised for potential impact using standardised principles, including the balanced score card.”