Skip to main content

NCC to establish additional offices nationwide – Director

ncc 1

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) is to establish additional zonal offices across the country as part of efforts to enhance its operations.

Mr. Abdullahi MaiKano, NCC Director, Consumer Affairs Bureau, disclosed this at the 78th edition of its Consumer Outreach Programme (COP) in Kano on Thursday.

The Forum had the theme: “Education and Information as Catalyst for Consumer Protection’’.

The NCC director said establishing zonal offices would give the commission the opportunity to decentralise its operations for the benefit of consumers, service providers, and the industry as a whole.

MaiKano, who was represented by a Deputy Director, Dr. Femi Atoyebi, said the commission had also developed a number of initiatives aimed at protecting consumer rights.

He said these initiatives would also ensure consumer choices and provide them value for money.

“The NCC recognises the fact that the rights of every telecoms consumer must be protected; one of their fundamental rights is the right to be informed and educated.

“This consumer outreach programme is in line with the commission’s effort to ensure the protection of telecom consumers from market exploitation.

“It will empower them to make a rational and informed decision when making their choice of service,’’ the NCC chief said.

He assured consumers that the commission would continue to do its best to ensure that they were protected from exploitation and fraud.

MaiKano said the theme of the forum was carefully chosen to reflect some of NCC’s objectives on consumers’ rights protection and effective service delivery.

NAN reports that the programme was attended by telecom consumers and service providers in the state.

Labels

Labels:

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Pope not involved in Colombian peace deal- Vatican

Pope Francis Pope Francis has turned down a request to play a role in the peace deal between the Colombian government and the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) rebel group. The Vatican in a statement issued on Wednesday in in Vatican City said that an invitation was sent to his Holiness in early August to appoint a representative to participate in the committee that selected the judges for the talks. The statement said that though Pope Francis supported the peace process, he, however, reiterated that he would not get involved in Colombian peace deal. It said that Pope was praying for the enlightenment of the hearts and minds of those who were called to promote the common good of the Colombian nation. A deal was announced last week, putting an end to five decades of internal conflict between government forces and the FARC rebels. The agreement, which needed to be ratified through a referendum in Oct. 2, would entail setting up a special court to grant amnesties or pu...
Post a Comment
Read more

Houthis Claim Attack on Central Israel in Response to Gaza ‘Massacres’

The ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas has taken a concerning regional turn as the Houthi rebels in Yemen claimed responsibility for an attack on central Israel. The group announced this as part of their escalating response to what they describe as "massacres" in Gaza amid the Israeli military’s operations in the strip. Details of the Attack The Houthis, a Shiite militant group with ties to Iran, declared that they launched missile and drone strikes targeting Israel. While the exact impact of these attacks remains unclear, reports suggest that Israel’s defense systems intercepted several threats over its airspace. This marks a significant escalation as the Houthis widen their involvement in the conflict beyond their typical operations within Yemen and neighboring Saudi Arabia. The Houthis’ Justification In their statement, the Houthis framed the attack as retaliation for Israel’s military actions in Gaza, which they characterized as indiscriminate bombings resultin...
Post a Comment
Read more

Fall of Assad is a Blow to Russia's Prestige

The potential fall of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, a long-standing ally of Russia, would mark a turning point in Moscow’s global influence, particularly in the Middle East. Steve Rosenberg’s analysis underscores the profound implications for Russia, which has invested heavily—both militarily and politically—in ensuring Assad’s survival over the past decade. This article delves into why Assad’s downfall would strike at the core of Russian prestige and what it could mean for the broader geopolitical landscape. Russia's Strategic Commitment to Syria Since the outbreak of the Syrian civil war in 2011, Russia has been a staunch supporter of Assad's regime. In 2015, Moscow launched a military intervention that proved decisive in stabilizing Assad’s hold on power. This intervention solidified Russia's role as a key power broker in the Middle East and demonstrated its willingness to project military power far beyond its borders. Syria is not just an ally for Russia; it is a...
Post a Comment
Read more