The Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar Danbatta has promised to work with traditional institutions in Nigeria towards advancing the course of telecommunications infrastructure deployment for the rapid socio-economic development of their communities.
Prof. Danbatta made this promise when paid homage to the Emir of Kano, Alhaji Aminu Ado Beyero to congratulate him on his coronation as the 15th Emir of Kano.
“In the matrix of our stakeholder engagement, traditional rulers are the closest to people at the grassroots and therefore play a very important role. Thus, we will continue to work with traditional institutions towards advancing the course of telecommunications infrastructure deployment for the rapid socio-economic development of their communities,” he emphasized.
He argued that by working closely with the traditional rulers, Nigeria stands a better chance to get understanding from the locales towards creating the needed conducive environment for telcos to build their telecoms infrastructure in their domains, thereby extending telecoms services that will transform the lives of the people.
Prof Danbatta, who hails from Danbatta Local Government Area of Kano State, had paid homage to the Emir palace in his personal capacity and to deliver a congratulatory message on behalf of the Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr. Isa Pantami, the Board of Commissioners at NCC and the entire staff of the Commission.
“On behalf of the Board, Management and staff of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), I heartily felicitate with Your Highness and the Kano Emirate Council on your coronation and presentation of Staff of Office as the 15th Emir of Kano,” he said in his congratulatory message during the visit.
He said the Commission, while rejoicing with the monarch, also prays that peace, progress and prosperity continue to be the hallmark of his reign.
“As we delightfully share in the bliss of this historic event with Your Highness and the good people of Kano Emirate, we also pray for Almighty Allah’s (SWT) health, wisdom and guidance as you receive the staff of office,” he added.