Danbatta restates commitment to create more competitive telecoms market

Last updated: 2020/11/21 at 9:11 PM

starconnect Published 21 November 2020

Danbatta meets telecoms consumers on Hannu da yawa

Executive Vice Chairman, Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar Danbatta (Right) and the two anchorpersons, Yusuf Zain Dogara and Abba Bashir, in the studio during the radio programme on Radio Nigeria, Kaduna earlier today, Saturday, November 21, 2020

Admin l Saturday, November 21, 2020

KADUNA, Nigeria – Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Telecommunications Commission, NCC, Professor Umar Danbatta today emphasized the commitment of the agency to create a more competitive telecommunications market.

Danbatta who spoke on “Hannu da yawa” a popular programme on Radio Nigeria Kaduna broadcast in Hausa Language said a more competitive telecom market would lead to increased connectivity among Nigerians and strengthen initiatives aimed at protecting the over 205 million telecoms consumers in the country.

Radio Nigeria Kaduna is one of the stations operated by the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN). Danbatta who discussed a wide range of issues affecting the telecommunications industry, used the opportunity to inform consumers about NCC’s consumer-centric initiatives such as the NCC’s toll-free Number 622, the Do-Not-Disturb (DND) 2442 Short Code, the 112 Emergency Communications Number among others.

“Hannu da yawa” has hosted governors, ministers and top government officials in the country. Anchored by the duo of Yusuf Zain Dogara and Abba Bashir, Danbatta extensively discussed various milestones already recorded under his leadership in the last five years through diligent implementation of the NCC’s Strategic Vision Plan (SVP) driven by the 8-Point Agenda which has ensured more service availability, accessibility and affordability to Nigerians.

The NCC boss also educated consumers on how these facilities can be used to protect them from unwholesome practices by the various telecommunications networks. Danbatta also answered questions on a wide range of issues affecting telecoms industry, especially those bordering on consumer-related issues.

He eloquently provided answers to various questions asked from by the anchors and those received directly through phone-in by millions of consumers, who took advantage of the EVC’s appearance to clarify issues bordering them about telecommunications services provided by the respective networks.