Staff of Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) have celebrated two management staff of the Commission over their meritorious and excellent performances as they complete the final stage of their disengagement.
In a statement by the Director, Public Affairs, Reuben Muoka stated that,staff of the Commission eulogise Mallam Ibrahim Aliyu, who retired as the Head of Administration, and Chief Okechukwu Aninweke, Head of Risk Management, retired from the Commission upon attainment of 60 year mandatory age of retirement for their eventful tenure at the Commission.
Speaking, the Executive Commissioner, Stakeholder Management, Mr. Adeleke Adewolu, commended Mallam Aliyu for his enormous contributions to the Commission in the 26 years serving in different departments, including a stint as the Zonal Controller of Lagos Zonal Office.
Adewolu appreciated the duo and extended the commendation of “the Board, Management and entire staff of the Commission to them for their laudable and impressive contributions to the sustainability of the nation’s telecoms industry.”
On his part, the Director, Compliance Monitoring and Enforcement, Ephraim Nwokonneya, recalled that both Aliyu and Aninweke were known for their passion, commitment, and integrity who stick to work ethics and provisions of civil service rules.
He said, “The retirement of Aliyu and Aninweke should expectedly come with the tons and tons of tributes and commendations that we have witnessed so far.
“This is because these two distinguished individuals have come, seen and conquered. Indeed, they left their feet in the sand of times for their sterling performances in various capacities where they creditably served while in the services of the Commission”.
Also speaking, the Director, Human Capital and Administration, Usman Malah, praise Aliyu for his dedication and several achievements.
According to him, including some he recorded monumental achievements when he served at the Kano Zonal Office and other places.
He said, Aninweke had through his performances and contributions, made tremendous impact at the Lagos Zonal Office as Zonal Controller for almost six years, and would continue to be remembered for his performance in Lagos during which he won the award of the best performing Zonal Controller.
In her remarks, the Director of Project, Mrs. Abigail Sholanke said, recall the entrance of Aninweke has many visible achievements in all the areas of his posting.
She said Aninweke will be hard to forget because of his self-motivation, fearless disposition to carry out responsibilities and his knack for excelling in his assignments.
