THE Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, said it did well at the just concluded International Telecommunications Union, ITU Telecom World 2017 where it hoisted the Nigerian flag. The technology fiesta was held in Busan, South Korea.

In a statement, the regulator said it was the toast of ITU at the event. “The NCC was named the most Valuable Partner by the ITU for its commitment and participation in ITU Telecom World events over the years.  “The NCC was also awarded a certificate of Appreciation for the ITU Telecom World 2017 National Pavilion and thematic Pavilion as well as Loyal Participation and supporters of the yearly ITU Telecom World in a number of years,” the statement signed by Tony Ojobo, its director, public affairs, explained.

The statement added that Nigeria also won the ITU Telecom World Government Award for being the government with the most innovative Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) included in the nation’s pavilion. Also, five Nigerian SMEs and start-ups qualified for the ITU Telecom World 2017 pitch for the Global SMEs Awards. Three of the SMEs, Temitope Awosika (Medsaf), Valentine Ubalua (Ubenwa) and Chizaram Ucheaga (Mavis Computel) joined the ITU Global SME honours lists.

Medsaf for instance leverages technology to make the process of buying and selling, and managing medication easy and efficient, connecting hospitals, pharmacies and clinics to safe quality medication from leading local and foreign drug manufacturers.

Ubenwa’s recognition is for leveraging the most innovative use of ICTs category for pioneering a cry-based diagnostic mobile app for birth asphyxia.

Participants told other nations present at the award ceremony to emulate the Nigerian example personified by the NCC; for putting together quality participation every year and bringing to ITU Telecom World 2017 SMEs with innovative ICT digital solutions that have social impact.

Mustapha Babagana of Nigeria’s Ministry of Communications, received the award on behalf of Nigeria while, Chairman of the Local Organising Committee (LOC) Nigeria and Director, Spectrum Administration, NCC, Austin Nwaulune received the NCC awards on behalf of Executive Vice Chairman (EVC), Umar Danbatta.

– Oct.  4, 2017 @ 13:40 GMT |