Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Nigerian Communication Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar Danbatta, will deliver the keynote addresses as guest speaker at the public presentation of Business Journal Newspaper on Friday, September 16, 2022 in Lagos.
The event with the theme: The Media In National Development: Successes, Challenges And Prospects, will be chaired by the Commissioner for Insurance and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the National Insurance Commission (NAICOM), Sunday Thomas, while a renowned economist and financial expert, Dr. Biodun Adedipe, will review the preview edition of the newspaper.
Publisher of Business Journal, Prince Cookey, made this known at the weekend in statement made available to The Trumpet in Lagos, saying: “Danbata’s decision to deliver the keynote address as distinguished guest speaker at the Business Journal Newspaper public presentation event represents a positive milestone in our journey to become the leading business and financial media Group in Africa.”
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He added that the newspaper segment joined the already existing online and magazine segments on a tripod of value creation for stakeholders across key sectors of the Nigerian economy for the benefit of decision makers in the public sector and professionals in the Organised Private Sector (OPS).
“The NCC remains a key stakeholder in media engagement in the country through robust partnership and professional capacity development. Since assuming office, Danbatta has continued to provide strategic leadership for the telecommunications industry as a regulator to the benefit of the government, network operators and subscribers.
“The trajectory of his impressive and impeccable career is anchored on humility, progress and professionalism. We are indeed grateful to him for this great honour,” the statement reads.