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NCC launches women leadership program to boost tech sector

From The Punch · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) launched a "Women in Leadership Programme" to boost female leadership in the tech sector.
  • The initiative aims to create a structured mentorship network and a sustainable pipeline of women leaders in telecommunications and digital industries.
  • The program seeks to institutionalize gender inclusion efforts, building on the NCC's current success with 70% of directors being women.

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has launched a new "Women in Leadership Programme" aimed at strengthening female leadership within Nigeria's technology and digital sectors. The initiative seeks to cultivate a sustainable pipeline of women prepared for senior roles across the telecommunications industry.

Introduced in Abuja by Executive Commissioner Rimini Makama, the program is designed to mentor women and equip them for increased professional responsibilities. It will also foster networking opportunities among female professionals within the NCC and the broader telecommunications landscape. Makama emphasized the commission's goal to establish a lasting leadership platform that transcends current administrations.

Although several leadership initiatives for women exist, this is our first deliberate effort to create a structured community. We want to build a mentorship network for female professionals within the regulatory environment.

— Rimini MakamaThe Executive Commissioner, Stakeholders Management, explains the unique structure and goals of the new program.

"Although several leadership initiatives for women exist, this is our first deliberate effort to create a structured community," Makama stated. "We want to build a mentorship network for female professionals within the regulatory environment." She highlighted the NCC's existing progress in gender inclusion, noting that approximately 70% of its directors are women. This existing representation offers a valuable opportunity to transfer experience to younger professionals.

NCC Executive Vice-Chairman Dr. Aminu Maida added that the program would significantly shape younger women in the sector, serving as a platform for sharing experiences and inspiring career growth. "I see a lot of promise in the next generation of women in the commission," Maida remarked, underscoring the potential for future leadership within the organization. The program is intended to become a permanent fixture of the NCC's capacity-building efforts, ensuring its impact endures beyond individual tenures.

I see a lot of promise in the next generation of women in the commission.

— Dr. Aminu MaidaThe NCC Executive Vice-Chairman expresses optimism about the future leadership potential of women within the organization.
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Originally published by The Punch in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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