The Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission, Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta has felicitated with women on the occasion of the 2023 International women’s day celebration.
In a statement personally signed by him, he congratulate women on the occasion of the day, which he says presents another opportunity for him to reiterate the Commission’s irrevocable commitment to promoting gender equality and inclusive participation in line with the theme of the celebration: ‘DigitALL: Innovation and Technology for Gender Equality’’.
The EVC said that gender inclusiveness in the Commission’s affairs permeates all cadres and disciplines. Stating that about fifty percent of the Commission’s Management team is made up of women who have distinguished themselves, and demonstrated capacity, capability and desirability to contribute to the success of the Commission in promoting and sustaining the growth of the telecoms sector.
According to the EVC’s goodwill message, It has been established across the world, and in all parts of human endeavours that inclusion of women in leadership, has contributed in commensurate organic growth, which justifies the notion that development of any nation will be incomplete without the participation and contributions of women.
This, he said is the reason for the commission’s deliberate, purposeful and conscious of the need to encourage women and girls to partake of the innovative digital opportunities available to them to improve their lives and skills in ways that fulfill their needs and aspirations through their chosen careers.
“On this note, and on behalf of the Board and Management, the entire NCC family, I felicitate with our women folk and wish to share in their joy of womanhood, and the expected greater roles they have been destined to play in promoting peace and harmony in the world.” the statement concluded.