The Executive Vice Chairman (EVC) is the Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Communications Commission. The office of the EVC has the key responsibility of providing leadership and strategic direction in the drive toward the Commissions regulatory mandate. It directly oversees twelve (12) functional areas and performs the function of the Chief accounting officer /Chief Regulator of the Communication industry.
The EVC is Dr. Aminu Maida
Executive Commissioner Technical Services
The Executive Commissioner - Technical Services (ECTS). The Office of the ECTS is responsible for the Commission's technical regulatory functions. The Office supervises the technical standards, emerging technologies, promotion of technical research for the industry, cybersecurity and internet governance, spectrum and engineering issues in the Nigerian telecoms industry.
The ECTS is Engr. Sunday Abraham Oshadami
Spectrum Administration
The Spectrum Administration Department reports to the ECTS. It is responsible for the management of spectrum resources on behalf of the Commission via the planning, allocation, assignment, and monitoring of the utilization of Radio Frequency Spectrum in the nation. The Department's mandate includes keeping records of all frequency assignments, the calculation and invoicing of frequency fees, and imposing sanctions on erring operators in conjunction with the Compliance Monitoring and Enforcement Department of the Commission.
HEAD: Engr. Atiku Lawal
New Media & Information Security
The New Media & Information Security Department is responsible for the development and implementation of strategies, principles and guidelines to ensure the integrity, security and resiliency of the industry and nation's cyberspace. It oversees the promotion of Internet governance, data protection, and the Commission’s mandate on the efficient management of electronic addresses for the industry in line with NCA 2003.
DIRECTOR: Dr. Ikechukwu Adinde
Technical Standards & Network Integrity
The Technical Standards & Network Integrity Department is responsible for the technical regulation of the industry. Its duties involve reviewing, developing, and issuing Technical Standards aligned with global benchmarks, conducting Quality of Service assessments for operators, managing the National Numbering Plan (NNP), and executing type approvals for communications equipment.
DIRECTOR: Engr. Edoyemi Ogoh
Research & Development
The Research & Development Department facilitates research to better understand emerging technologies and trends in the telecommunications industry, and provide information/data to support the development of principles, standards and guidelines that ensures the continued effectiveness of the Commission. The Department also manages the Commissions Library and Telecom Museum.
DIRECTOR: Mr. Ismail Adedigba
Projects
The Projects Department is responsible for the development, monitoring, evaluation and actualization of the Commission’s special intervention and Subscriber Identity Registration projects.
DIRECTOR: Philip Eretan
Information Technology
The Information Technology Department ensures that the Commission’s ICT infrastructure is secured, resilient, robust and aligns with the overall operational needs and goals of the Commission.
ACTING HEAD: Mrs. Nkiru Ebenmelu
Executive Commissioner Stakeholder Management
The Executive Commissioner - Stakeholder Management (ECSM). The Office of the ECSM facilitates engagement with Stakeholders in providing regulatory services that enhance compliance and promote industry growth. The office ensures that the interests of the NCC's stakeholders - consumers, service providers, and government, are protected as mandated by the Nigerian Communications Act (2003).
The ECSM is Rimini Haraya Makama
Legal & Regulatory Services
The Legal & Regulatory Services Department provides legal support and advice to the Commission’s Board, Management, and other departments. The department develops industry regulations and guidelines and issues Direction and directives to telecommunications licensees. It also manages lawsuits, coordinates dispute resolution, works with legal professional bodies.
HEAD: Mrs. Chizua Whyte
Compliance, Monitoring & Enforcement
The Compliance Monitoring and Enforcement Department is responsible for licensees’ adherence to the Nigerian Communications Act 2003 and its subsidiary regulations and license technical standards, emerging technologies, promotion of technical research for the industry, cybersecurity and internet governance, spectrum and engineering issues conditions.
HEAD: Mr. Muhammad Dari
Consumer Affairs Bureau
The Consumer Affairs Bureau is charged with ensuring the protection of the rights, privileges and interests of telecommunications consumers. This is through information dissemination programmes, collaboration with Consumer Advocacy Groups, and direct interaction between telecoms service providers.
DIRECTOR: Mrs. Freda Bruce-Bennett
Licensing & Authorisation
The Licensing & Authorization Department is responsible for the processes relating to the issuance and renewal of all operational licenses for all categories of services provided within the industry by the Commission in line with the NCA 2003. It is also responsible for evaluating all licensable undertakings and related activities, ensuring transparency and alignment with international best regulatory practices.
DIRECTOR: Mr. Usman Mamman
Zonal Operations
The Zonal Operations Department is responsible for coordinating and supervising activities of the Commission's Zonal Offices. The Zonal Offices of the Commission are located in Enugu, Ibadan, Kano, Lagos and Port Harcourt respectively.
DIRECTOR: Ms. Helen Obi
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Commission Secretariat
The Commission Secretariat is charged with carrying out the secretarial responsibilities of the Commission. It prepares and evaluates all agreements between the Commission its contractors and consultants as well as develops and reviews Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) between the Commission and other agencies. It executes agreements/MoUs in conjunction with designated signatories of the Commission. The CS is responsible for keeping official records, vital documents and the Official Seal of the Commission.
COMMISSION SECRETARY: Mr. Gwa T. Mohammed
Internal Audit
The Internal Audit Department Reports is charged with providing independent assurance to the Board and Management on the operating efficiency and effectiveness of internal controls and policies. It ensures the Commission’s adherence to Finance & Accounting Regulations, Treasury Circulars, Public Service Rules, and other Government Regulations by reviewing systems and procedures across all Departments.
HEAD: Mrs. Stella Erebor
Corporate Services
The Corporate Services Department is responsible for providing and maintaining a conducive work environment, tools, and support services.
DIRECTOR: Mr. Usman Malah
Public Affairs
The Public Affairs Department is responsible for managing the Commission’s public relations, strategic communications/interactions and stakeholder engagements. It is charged with promoting and projecting the reputation of the Commission, brand management and content creation.
Corporate Planning Strategy & Risk Management
The Corporate Planning Strategy & Risk Management Department is responsible for developing strategies to achieve organizational goals, developing the policies and processes that support these goals and identifying and mitigating potential risks. It also coordinates the conduct of regulatory impact assessment for the Commission.
DIRECTOR: Mr. Kelechi Nwankwo
Policy Competition & Economic Analysis
The Policy Competition and Economic Analysis Department is responsible for the development and implementation of economic regulations for the industry. The Department is charged with assessing the performance/financial health of the industry, level of competition and monitoring of anti-competitive behaviors to ensure the sustainability of industry performance.
DIRECTOR: Mr. Ayuba Shuaibu
Finance Services
The Finance Services Department is responsible for maintaining the financial and accounting records of the Commission based on acceptable International Financial Regulatory Standards and enabling laws/regulations. The Department functions to ensure the financial health, optimization of financial resources and support for the overall business strategy and operations of the Commission.
DIRECTOR: Mr. Yakubu Gontor
Procurement
The Procurement Department is responsible for conducting procurement activities for the Commission in accordance with the Public Procurement Act 2007 to minimize costs and ensure value for money.
HEAD: Mrs. Adejoke Atte
Universal Service Provision Secretariat
The Universal Service Provision Secretariat is responsible for the day-to-day administration of the Universal Service Provision Fund. USPF is also responsible for identifying access gaps and designing incentives and initiatives that would promote the rollout of sustainable ICT services in rural, unserved and underserved areas.
SECRETARY: Mr. Oluyomi Arowosafe
Special Duties
The Special Duties Department reports to EVC and is responsible for the Management and Operation of Emergency Communication Centers (ECCs) and the Identification, Management, Execution and Monitoring of PPP projects.
Digital Economy
The Digital Economy Department is responsible for monitoring the progress implementation of the Nigerian National Broadband Plan (2020 - 2025) and the National Digital Economy Policy and Strategy.
DIRECTOR: Ms. Olatokunboh Oyeleye
Human Capital
The Human Capital Department is responsible for the effective and efficient operations of the Commission’s workforce through a balanced talent management, optimized skilling and career growth development. The Department is also charged with providing all necessary support, guidance and policies on all employee related affairs.
DIRECTOR: Ms. Hafsat Lawal