Director of Financial Services at the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Yakubu Gontor, has been honoured by the Northern Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) for his exemplary professional conduct.
NYCN is the umbrella body of youths across the 19 northern states, including the Federal Capital Territory Abuja (FCT).
One of its objectives is the promotion of national integration and enhancement of investment in Northern Nigeria for sustainable development.
A delegation of the organisation led by its National President, Dr. Isa Ododo, presented a plaque for award of Garwuwan Matasan Arewa Nigeria (‘Shield of Nigeria Northern Youth’) to Gontor in his office when it visited the Commission in Abuja, recently.
Ododo said the recognition was based on Gontor’s professionalism and his standing as civil servant of repute that has made him a role model to the Nigerian youths.
He said the organisation promotes policy formulation and implementation on issues relating to youth development in Nigeria.
He added that it as well as identifies and recognises exemplary personalities whose conducts in their professional calling are worthy of emulation by the youths.
“The conferment of the title on our honoree was based on his visionary leadership in the industry.
“It was as well as his selfless service and immense contributions that have enhanced youth development in northern states of Nigeria,” Ododo said.
The NYCN national president also seized the opportunity to applaud the NCC Management for its efforts in enhancing digital skills in the youths through projects such as the Digital Nigeria centre (DNC), among other interventionist projects.
These interventionist projects, Ododo said, have been put in place to encourage youths to harness their digital skills for self-development.
In his acceptance speech, Gontor appreciated youth organisation for promoting the youths of northern extraction.
He urged NYCN executives to use their connections and network with the governments across the country to carry out more awareness on skills acquisition and functional education.
He further admonished them on the need to always be professional in all their dealings.
“The recognition by youth council gives credence to the important role being played by Gontor, not only as Director in charge of financial matters at NCC but also as a man of integrity managing all financial matters of the Commission.
“This is especially with respect to issue of revenue generation and financial prudency required to sustain the independence of the Commission as an impartial telecom industry regulator and arbiter,” NCC Director, Public Affairs, Rueben Muoka, stated in a release.
