NCC Partners with NYSC Sensitizes Corps Members, Organises Quiz, donates gifts items

NCC Partners with NYSC Sensitizes Corps Members, Organises Quiz, donates gifts items

The officials of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) was at the Magaji Dan-Yamusa Permanent Orientation Camp of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in Keffi, Nasarawa State. On the same day, the NCC was represented by its officials at the NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp in Paiko, Niger State, essentially to sensitise corps members on telecom issues.

The Commission engaged the excited corps members in quiz competitions on the two camps, with winners of the quiz questions carting away gift items such as Powerbanks, airtime and data subscriptions.

Also, to the two camps, the Commission donated three bags of rice (50kg) and three 25liters of vegetable Cooking oil, each in Nasarawa and Niger states. The NYSC State Coordinator in Nassarawa, Hajiya Salamatu Mohammed and NYSC State Coordinator in Niger State, Mrs. Martina Shuaibu-Ibrahim received the support items from the officials of the Commission.

Representing the Executive Vice Chairman, Dr. Aminu Maida,

Mrs. Freda Bruce-Bennett,

Director, Consumer Affairs Bureau, Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), acknowledged the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) for its unwavering dedication to national unity, capacity development, and social cohesion. The mission of the NYSC and that of the NCC align in many ways — both institutions are focused on nation-building, inclusive growth, and creating platforms where every Nigerian can thrive. We are therefore partners in progress.

Today’s sensitization is part of the NCC’s strategic consumer outreach, and the theme, “Consumer Sensitization on Data Depletion: The Role of National Youth Service Corps Members,” The theme of this sensitization is quite germane following increasing number of complaints received on data issues. The issue of data depletion continues to resonate and draws concerns amongst consumers in view of some developments in the Nigeria communication industry.

“The number of internet subscriptions has grown from 105m in August 2018 to 142m in January 2025. (Current Industry Statistics, www.ncc.gov.ng). This growth is fueled by the increasing popularity and usage of social media, other online content, and the wider availability of data networks. In a digital age where data fuels everything from communication to education, business to social interaction protecting consumers from exploitative practices and ensuring digital literacy is not important; it is essential.”

“ Additionally, rapid advancements in technology have led to new features on smartphones that many consumers may not fully understand. This knowledge gap often results in unintentionally high data consumption, which can frustrate users and erode trust.”

“ Consumer perception of rapid data depletion remains a major pain point and continues to affect Quality of Experience (QoE) as well as overall consumer satisfaction in the telecoms industry.” Mrs. Freda said.