NCC to Promote Fair Competition, Sustainable Growth in Telecoms Sector

By John Shiklam in Kaduna

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has said it will continue to strengthen its regulatory function to ensure fair competition and sustainable growth of the telecoms sector.

Speaking at its Day at the 38th Kaduna International Trade Fair on Thursday, the Executive Vice of the commission, Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta, noted that huge opportunities still exist for private sector investment and growth for the telecoms market.

Represented at the occasion by the Deputy Director, Consumer Affairs Bureau, Mr Ephraim Nwokenneya, Danbatta said the number of telecoms subscribers has continued to grow exponentially with the sector contributing towards job creation and GDP (Gross Domestic Product) growth in Nigeria.

According to him, in 2015 alone, the telecoms sector added 8.6 per cent to national GDP compared to 8.9 per cent in 2016 despite the current economic recession in the country.
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