Buhari renews Danbatta’s appointment as NCC boss

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President Muhammadu Buhari of Nigeria has approved the reappointment of Professor Umar Garba Danbatta as the executive vice chairman, Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC).

Danbatta’s reappointment was based on the recommendation of the Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr Isa Ali Ibrahim (Pantami), in line with the Nigerian Communications Act, 2003.

According to the minister, the renewal of the appointment was to consolidate the gains made in the telecommunications sector in line with the National Digital Economy Policy and Strategy.

 While wishing Danbatta the best, the minister directed him to significantly improve on the overall performance of the commission as well as ensure that adequate mechanisms were put in place to facilitate the implementation of all policies of Federal Government through the Ministry.

    He further charged him to ensure that the interest of telecommunication consumers, Nigerians and investors are adequately protected.

Recall that Danbatta was appointed the Executive Vice Chairman of NCC by Buhari in 2015 or five years tenure after the expiration of the two tenure of his predecessor, Eugine Juwa.

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