The National Civil Society Council of Nigeria (NCSCN) has cleared the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) of alleged bias and irregularities in its 2025 staff promotion exercise.
Following petitions from aggrieved employees and advocacy groups, the Council said it conducted an independent fact-finding investigation, which confirmed that the process was fair, transparent, and merit-based.
At a press briefing in Abuja, NCSCN Executive Director, Blessing Akinlosotu, stated that the promotion adhered to public service rules and the Commission’s internal framework.
“Contrary to claims of marginalisation or breach of the Federal Character Principle, our inquiry found the process was conducted within legal and ethical standards,” Akinlosotu said.
The Council explained that while a few staff who met the pass mark were not promoted due to limited vacancies, no evidence of deliberate victimisation or regional bias was found. Examination panels reportedly included representatives from all six geopolitical zones and the Federal Character Commission.
Acknowledging minor logistical lapses, Akinlosotu commended the NCC’s Human Capital Department for promptly addressing concerns and offering apologies where necessary.
In its broader review, NCSCN praised the leadership of the Executive Vice Chairman, Dr Aminu Maida, for fostering accountability, consumer protection, and innovation in regulatory operations.
The Council, however, warned against using civil society or media platforms to inflame internal disputes, describing such actions as the work of “internal saboteurs”.
“We urge all aggrieved staff to seek redress internally. Civil society must hold leaders accountable but not serve as tools for vendetta,” Akinlosotu added.
NCSCN appealed to the NCC to maintain dialogue and reconciliation with concerned staff to sustain industrial harmony.
