The Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta has reiterated the Commission’s commitment to promoting gender equality and inclusive participation in line with the theme of this year’s International Women’s Day Celebration tagged: “DigitALL: Innovation and Technology for Gender Equality.”
Danbatta said that today, gender inclusiveness in the Commission’s affairs permeates all cadres and disciplines, pointing out that about 50% 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.
In his goodwill message to commemorate the 2023 International Women’s Day, Danbatta said, “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,” Danbatta stated.
On behalf of the Board, Management, and staff of the NCC, the NCC EVC felicitated with the women folk and shared in their joy of womanhood, and the expected greater roles they have been destined to play in promoting peace and harmony in the world.
