Nigerian Communications Commission

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The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) is the independent regulatory body for the Nigerian telecommunications industry. The NCC created under Decree number 75 by the Federal Military Government of Nigeria on 24th of November 1992. The NCC was charged with the responsibility of regulating the supply of telecommunications services and facilities, promoting competition, and setting performance standards for telephone services in Nigeria.

Contents 1 Organizational Structure 2 Directorates and their departments 2.1 Engineering Directorate 2.2 Licensing Directorate 2.3 Technical Research & Standards Directorate 2.4 Legal Directorate 2.5 Support Services Directorate 3 List of Present Commissioners 4 Contact Information

[edit] Organizational Structure

The commission is headed by a board of nine commissioners. This is comprised of the Chairman, the Executive Vice Chairman/Chief Executive Officer, two Executive Officers, and five non-executive commissioners.

There are five directorates, fourteen departments, and five units. All these offices report to the office of the chief executive.

[edit] Directorates and their departments

[edit] Engineering Directorate

• Frequency Planning
• Monitoring
• Telecommunications Development
• Frequency Allocation departments.

[edit] Licensing Directorate

• Licensing/Records
  
• Zonal Operations
  
• Tariff/Charges

[edit] Technical Research & Standards Directorate

• Standards and Codes
  
• Network Planning and Development
  
• Enforcement

[edit] Legal Directorate

• License Docs/Registry
  
• Telecoms laws/Regulations
  
• Dispute Resolution

[edit] Support Services Directorate

• Finance
  
• Administration
  
• Human Resources Hajia Maryam Bayi
  
• Information Technology=

[edit] List of Present Commissioners

Chairman - Alhaji Ahmed Joda
Executive Vice Chairman/Chief Executive - Engr. Ernest C.A. Ndukwe
Executive Commissioner - Engr. Steve Bello
Executive Commissioner - Dr. Bashir Gwandu
Member - Engr. Patrick S. Kentebe
Member - Engr. Olawale Ige
Member - Engr. Muhtari Ibrahim Zimit
Member - Dr. Micheal Onyia
Member - Mr. Bayo Atoyebi

[edit] Contact Information

Head Office

Plot 432, Aguiyi Ironsi Way Maitama, Abuja, Federal Capital Territory. Tel: 234-9-4617000

Lagos Office

9A Bankole Oki Street, Behind Ikoyi Club, Ikoyi, Lagos. Tel: 234-1-72093224, 2690603, 2690712 Fax: 234-1-2690750

General Information

Public Affairs Department ncc@ncc.gov.ng

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