President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of Umaru Garba Danbatta as the new Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Sahara Reporters reports.
In a statement by Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina stated that Danbatta will be taking over from Eugene Juwah whose tenure expired on July 29, 2015.
He holds a doctorate degree in electronic engineering, bachelors degree in electronic engineering and telecommunications as well as a masters degree in the same field.
He is also a fellow of the Nigerian Society of Engineers, a Professor of Electrical Engineering and Electronics at Bayero University, Kano, specializing in Telecommunications Engineering and Information and Communications Technology.
“Before his new appointment, Danbatta held top management and leadership positions at different times including Head of Department, Dean Of Faculty, Director, Centre for Information Technology, Chairman of the Nigerian Society of Engineers (Kano Branch), Deputy Vice Chancellor and Acting Vice Chancellor.
“His appointment as Executive Vice Chairman of the NCC is for five years in the first instance,” the statement said.
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