IWD2023: Danbatta Commits To Supporting Gender Equality
Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta, Executive Vice Chairman and CEO of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), has reaffirmed the Commission’s unwavering dedication to advancing gender equality and inclusive participation.
In his goodwill message on the occasion of International Women’s Day, which is being observed today, March 8, 2023, with the theme: ‘DigitALL: Innovation and Technology for Gender Equality’’.
All of the women in the Commission were congratulated by the EVC, who also emphasized that gender inclusivity in the Commission’s operations permeates all cadres and disciplines.
“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.
L-R: Stella Erebor, Deputy Director, Financial Services; Nnena Ukoha, Head, Corporate Communications; Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta, Executive Vice Chairman/Chief Executive Officer; Hafsat Lawal, Head, Human Capital and Helen Obi, Head, Telecom Laws & Regulation, all of the Nigerian Communications Commission, during the 2023 International Women’s Day Celebration at the NCC Head Office in Abuja on Wednesday (March 8, 2023).
“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,” he added.
He claims that the Commission is purposeful, deliberate, and aware of the necessity of encouraging women and girls to take advantage of the cutting-edge digital opportunities at their disposal to better their lives and skills in ways that fulfill their needs and aspirations through their chosen careers.
On behalf of the Board and Management, Danbatta congratulated all women and wished to share in their joy at becoming women as well as the larger roles they are expected to play in advancing world peace and harmony.