No Federal Character Breach in 2025 NCC Promotions — NCSCN
National Civil Society Council of Nigeria (NCSCN) has cleared the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) of allegations of bias and victimization in its 2025 staff promotion exercise, describing the controversy as a product of misinformation and internal sabotage.5G Network Solutions
In a statement issued over the weekend, Blessing Akinlosotu, executive director of the Council, said findings from the Council’s independent inquiry revealed that the NCC’s promotional examination under the leadership of Dr. Aminu Maida, executive vice chairman, was conducted strictly in line with Public Service Rules and established institutional procedures.
Akinlosotu said the Council was compelled to intervene following multiple petitions and media reports alleging irregularities, marginalization, and breach of federal character in the promotion process.
According to him, the NCSCN launched an extensive fact-finding mission, held sessions with management, and engaged some of the aggrieved staff before arriving at its conclusion.
The NCSCN noted that while some staff passed the exams but were not promoted due to manpower limits, the Commission followed a clear and objective scoring framework.
Akinlosotu added that participants were provided with performance summaries and encouraged to seek clarification through proper internal channels.
He disclosed that the Council’s review team found no grievous breach of fairness, adding that no human endeavor can be absolutely perfect.
He further explained that the team observed minor administrative lapses which the NCC had since acknowledged and apologized for through its Human Capital Department.
On the performance of the NCC’s new leadership, the Council commended Maida for what it termed as a visionary and transparent approach to regulation, noting significant improvements in accountability and consumer protection since his assumption of office.
The NCSCN, however, cautioned staff members fueling discontent within the Commission, describing them as “internal saboteurs” bent on tarnishing the image of the organisation.
It warned that the Council would not hesitate to expose such individuals if they continued to spread falsehoods.
The Council also appealed to the media to avoid sensationalism in reporting sensitive institutional matters, urging journalists to uphold professionalism and factual reporting in the public interest.
“Our investigation found that the promotional examination was conducted transparently, with panels drawn from all six geopolitical zones and the Federal Character Commission providing oversight. We discovered no evidence of deliberate marginalization or victimization.
“The current leadership has demonstrated an impressive commitment to transparency, innovation, and service improvement in the telecommunications sector.
“We call on all aggrieved staff to explore internal mechanisms for redress instead of embarking on campaigns of calumny against a performing leadership,” the statement read in parts”, Akinlosotu stated.