We’re committed to maintaining our age-long tradition of mutually beneficial relationship with media – NCC to NITRA

The Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, has reiterated its commitment to maintaining the age-long tradition of mutually beneficial relationship with the media.

The Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, has reiterated its commitment to maintaining the age-long tradition of mutually beneficial relationship with the media.

Dr. IkechukwuAdinde, Director of Public Affairs of NCC, gave the assurance at a capacity building session organized by the Commission for members of the National Information Technology Reporters’ Association (NITRA), Abuja branch, on Thursday.

Adinde said that the meeting, in a sense, amplifies a continuing age-long tradition of maintaining strong and mutually beneficial relationships with the media as partners of the Commission.

He appreciated the contributions of the media to visibility of the Commission as well as the development of the Nigerian telecom sector.

Adinde said that the NCC recognizes the importance of NITRA as a strategic ally, adding that this accounts for why the Commission has on several occasions provided capacity building and trainings for members of NITRA with the aim of providing the platform for equipping NITRA as its stakeholders and partners from the Media with the knowledge and skill required to do their jobs effectively, efficiently and in the most professional manner.

“As you may be aware, the communications sector, which the NCC regulates, is arguably the most dynamic and vibrant sector of the Nigerian economy, and we believe this demands that our media partners are brought up to speed with recent developments for enhanced and well-informed reportage of the industry,” the DPA said.

“Thus, the need for your sustained support as we continue to discharge our mandate of regulating this dynamic sector for the benefit of Nigerians and the economy cannot be over-emphasized.

“The implication of this meeting, therefore, is to further impress on your consciousness that the fate of Nigeria’s telecommunications industry, especially in the media will continue to be squarely entrusted to your good and capable hands.

“So, I want to use this opportunity to call on NITRA and all its members to remain supportive of NCC’s programmes, activities and initiatives. We urge you to continue to demonstrate the enthusiasm and professionalism which have informed adequate and factual reportage by your members over the years.

“On our part, we will continue to work with members of your association to accomplish your goals and objectives which have defined our shared interests in building the telecom sector for the greater good of Nigeria.

“The National Digital Economy Policy and Strategy (NDEPS), the New National Broadband Plan (2020-2025), the NCC Strategic Management Plan (2020-2024), creation of the Digital Economy Department, as well as the Nigeria Office for Developing the Indigenous Telecommunications Sector (NODITS) all underscore the policy directions of the Federal Government which the NCC is expected to drive aggressively working with our supervising ministry and other relevant industry stakeholders to extend the frontiers of digital economy for Nigerians. It is expected that you will play a critical role in putting in public domain the achievement of the NCC in this respect.

“At this juncture, let me once again, use this opportunity to reiterate the Commission’s resolve in ensuring that Nigerians and all those living in Nigeria are carried along on the Commission’s journey to build Nigeria’s digital economy of our dream, and the Media are critical Stakeholders. ”

Speaking earlier, President of NITRA, Abuja Chapter, Mr. Blessing Olaifa, represented by the chapter’s Secretary, Emmanuel Elebeke, expressed the organisation’s profound appreciation to NCC for organising the capacity building programme for its members.

He noted that the relationship between the Commission and the media organization has been a very cordial one spanning over many years, adding that it was a thing of joy that the age long mutually beneficial relationship has been sustained by the current management.

“I want to commend you for your consistency in churning out progressive policies and regulations that have positioned NCC as a pace setter in Africa.

“Fresh in our mind is the recent 5G spectrum auction won by MTN and Mafab Communications which has been receiving accolades even from the international community.

“Nigeria today boasts of 6 submarine cables with more to come courtesy of NCC’s visionary management and quality regulation.”

The group then appealed to the Commission to institute ICT awards to encourage journalists to up their game.

NITRA promised to keep faith with the Commission, ensuring to always support it professionally in the course of their reportage for the greater good and growth of the Nigerian economy.

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