The tenure of Director Public Affairs of the Nigerian Communications
Commission, NCC, Mr Tony Ojobo, comes to an end today.

Ojobo who announced his retirement in a letter made available to
the press , expressed his appreciation to  ICT industry media
professionals, who has played vital roles in his  18 years journey in
NCC ,  and promised to lend his support to the industry in whatever
capacity, from the outside.

His job at the commission started in 2000 as a deputy director in the
office of the executive vice chairman, EVC, Ernest Ndukwe, where he
supretended over the world Bank project and other institutional
support the Commission had at the time with USAID,   Detecom, Deloitte
& Touche, and Growing businesses foundation among others. This was
preparatory licensing of the digital mobile operators in 2001. 

Ojobo also led the team that conducted the demand study, a prerequisite for
determining the potential demand and economic viability of
telecommunication services to consumers in the country as well as
consumer readiness to take up the services of operators,if licensed.
The demand study which was carried out in 13 States of the country
showed positive results. In 2001, he was moved to Head Admin
department as deputy director, he also headed licensing and zonal
operations. He was also director, Human Capital and Infrastructure
Group until 2012 when he was made director public affairs.

He retirement takes effect from today the 5th of october on age
grounds.  the current Director corporate planning and Strategy, Mr
Nnamdi Nwokike, have been reported to  take over as the commission’s
new Director, Public Affairs from monday.