The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) is set to return to the tube with a newly-packaged Telecom Weekly television programme.
The 30-minute programme is aimed at regularly x-raying the telecommunications and Information Communications Technology (ICT) industry.
It also seeks to provide awareness for telecommunication consumers across the country and beyond.
The weekly programme, tagged Telecom Weekly, will debut on NTA Network Services, comprising more than 45 stations across the 36 states and Abuja by 5pm, today.
As contained in a release by the NCC Director of Public Affairs, Reuben Muoka, all local NTA stations are expected to hook up to the programme at 5.00 pm, every Tuesday.
The radio version of Telecom Weekly will also be on air every Thursday at 8 pm on the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN) Network.
This is for simultaneous transmission to all states of the federation with all the local FRCN stations expected to hook up during the weekly programme.
“The programme is expected to add to the Commission’s share of voice on radio and television in a bid to provide stakeholders with timely information about developments and issues in the telecommunications industry,” it was stated in the release.
Telecom Weekly is aimed at simplifying issues about telecommunications services for the average consumer, the release added.
“One of the cardinal foci of Telecom Weekly programme will be to continuously create awareness among various stakeholders about the activities and programmes of the Commission as it seeks to achieve regulatory excellence.
“User experiences, gathered through consumer-related events and vox pop, will be used to spice the programme to enable the cross-section of consumers of telecommunications services to learn from such experiences and apply them in the usage of their services.
“Expert opinions will also feature prominently to facilitate the process of creating awareness about the industry.
“Also, quiz sessions where viewers and listeners will win prizes will be a regular feature of the programme,” it was added in the release.
