ATCON congratulates Danbatta, says reappointment reward for dedication

Success Damian:

Association of Telecommunications Companies of Nigeria (ATCON) has congratulated Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta on his reappointment as the Executive Vice Chairman (CEO) of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC).

In a Press Statement signed by Olusola Teniola, President ATCON, the group reiterated that Danbatta’s reappointment was his reward for dedication to uplift the Telecoms sector.

The statement read in part “The National President, Members of the National Executive Council (NEC) and the entire Members of the Association of Telecommunications Companies of Nigeria (ATCON) wish to specially congratulate Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta on his reappointment as the Executive Vice Chairman/CEO of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC).”

ATCON also thanked the minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami for his desire for dedication and excellence by recommending Prof. Danbatta to the President, Muhammadu Buhari.

“The Association sees his recent reappointment by President Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR following the recommendation by Dr Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami, Honourable Minister of Communications and Digital Economy as a reward for his dedication and determination towards changing the narrative of the Nigerian telecom industry landscape through the implementation of programmes and projects that were carried out under its supervising ministry and have been adjudged to be enhancing and improving the lives of Nigerians,” the statement said.

The association maintained that Dambatta’s reappointment was meant to ensure continuity in the Nigerian telecommunications industry. “We are particularly happy that Dr Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami, has expressed his confidence in his continuity as a substantial Executive Vice Chairman/CEO of NCC by advising the President for him to continue serving the industry as the chief regulator of the Nigerian telecommunications industry.”

ATCON further disclosed that the reappointment was predicated on Danbatta’s professionalism saying “We know that his recommendation is predicated on him being a technocrat, a professional and a promoter of human relations and human capacity who has over the years initiated and implemented successful policies that have positive impact on businesses and Nigerians and we are very confident that he is equal to the task ahead.”

The group however pledged commitment to work with Prof. Danbatta for the growth of the Telecoms industry. “We pledge our commitment to work with him and the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and by extension, the Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy to sustain and accelerate the growth and development of the Nigerian Telecoms and Information Communication Technology (ICT) industry.”