Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta, is to be honoured with the National Productivity Order of Merit (NPOM) Award.
Director General of the National Productivity Center, Dr. Nasir Olaitan Raji-Mustapha noted, in a statement, commended Danbatta’s contributions to the development of the telecommunications industry.
The NPOM Award recognises individuals, who have demonstrated exemplary leadership, innovation, and dedication in their respective fields.
Danbatta has spearheaded several initiatives that have revolutionized the telecommunications landscape in Nigeria. His visionary leadership and strategic decisions have led to remarkable achievements and noteworthy milestones for the industry.
Some of the key accomplishments attributed to Danbatta’s tenure include the promotion of broadband penetration, consumer empowerment and protection, sustainable industry growth, and digital inclusion and innovation, among others.
He pioneered NCC’s relentless efforts to enhance broadband connectivity across Nigeria , a move which has led to a great improvement in internet access.