The National Civil Society Council of Nigeria (NCSCN) has cleared the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) of alleged bias in its 2025 staff promotion process.
The Council said it reached this conclusion after an independent review of petitions from some employees and civil society groups.
NCSCN Confirms Fair NCC Promotion Exercise
Speaking at a press conference in Abuja, NCSCN Executive Director, Blessing Akinlosotu, said the investigation showed that the NCC promotion exercise followed all public service rules.
“Contrary to claims of marginalization or victimization, our findings show the process was fair, transparent, and based on merit,” Akinlosotu said. He added that while there were minor administrative challenges, the team found no evidence of bias or deliberate exclusion.
Council Explains How the Process Worked
According to Akinlosotu, the NCSCN launched a fact-finding mission after receiving several petitions about the 2025 NCC promotion exercise under the leadership of Executive Vice Chairman, Dr. Aminu Maida.
He explained that the exercise followed a set framework which considered federal character, manpower needs, and available vacancies. Some staff members who passed the test were not promoted because of limited positions.
To ensure fairness, the promotion panels included representatives from all six geopolitical zones and officials from the Federal Character Commission (FCC). This helped guarantee transparency and compliance with service rules.
Council Commends NCC and Calls for Peace
Akinlosotu noted that although a few operational lapses occurred, the NCC’s Human Capital Department corrected them quickly and issued apologies. “No human process is perfect,” he said. “What we observed were normal administrative issues, not discrimination.”
The Council praised Dr. Maida’s leadership for improving accountability, consumer protection, and regulatory innovation. It also warned against using media platforms to escalate internal disputes, describing some controversies as the actions of “internal saboteurs.”
Finally, the Council urged affected staff to use official channels for complaints and seek peace within the organization. For context on telecom regulation, Reuters has more details.
