The Nigerian
Communications Commission (NCC) has said the telecom industry contributed 8.9
per cent to the National Gross Domestic Product of the country against the 8.6
per cent in 2015.
Speaking at the
commission’s special day at the ongoing 38th Kaduna International Trade Fair
yesterday, the Executive Vice Chairman (EVC) of the commission, Prof Umar
Danbata, said the number of telecom’s subscribers continues to grow
exponentially with the sector contributing towards job creation and GPD growth
in Nigeria.
Represented by
the Deputy Director, Consumer Affairs Bureau, NCC, Mr. Ephraim Nwokenneya, the
EVC said the commission has declared 2017 as a special year for the Nigerian
telecoms consumer.
He
assured that the commission is committed to strengthening its regulatory
function to ensure fair competition and sustainable growth of the telecoms
market adding, “We believe that huge opportunities still exist for private
sector investment and growth for the market.”
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