The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has been named one of the top five best-performing Federal Government agencies for 2025, receiving high recognition in the Transparency and Efficiency Category from the Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC).
The accolade celebrates the Commission’s commitment to openness, accountability and operational excellence in Public Service Delivery.”
The announcement was made during the PEBEC Awards and Gala Night held recently at the State House Banquet Hall, Abuja. The NCC shared the top five status with other notable agencies, including the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (the overall best-performing agency), the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (second place), the Nigeria Customs Service, and the Nigerian Ports Authority.
Receiving the award on behalf of the NCC, the Executive Vice Chairman/CEO, Dr. Aminu Maida, reaffirmed the Commission’s dedication to maintaining the high standards of transparency and accountability that earned the recognition.
“The Commission is proud to be listed among the Top Five Best-Performing Federal Government Agencies for 2025,” Dr. Maida stated. “This recognition is an affirmation of the values that guide our work: transparency, accountability, and an unwavering commitment to regulatory excellence. It signals that the reforms we have pursued, the systems we have strengthened, and the decisions we have taken are yielding the right results.”
He emphasized that these principles are crucial for fostering a conducive environment where telecommunications businesses can thrive, attract investment, and ensure consumers benefit from the best possible choices.
The PEBEC awards are designed to celebrate reform champions and highlight progress in improving Nigeria’s overall business climate.
Vice President Kashim Shettima, who chairs the council, noted that the awards reflect the government’s commitment to a more efficient and competitive public service. “The Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council has spent the last couple of years championing reforms that speak to the whole of our economic aspirations. The reforms that make it easier to do business, that restore your best confidence, that ensure our institutions work in the spirit of national growth,” he said.
PEBEC Director-General, Zahrah Mustapha-Audu, added that the event honors champions who have moved “beyond compliance, embracing excellence as the new standard for public service delivery.”
The NCC has pledged to continue strengthening collaborations with stakeholders and deepening its commitment to ensure consumers receive the highest quality of service supported by a fair, transparent, and competitive industry.