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NCC Re-affirms Commitment to ECC
Dr. Eugene Juwah, executive vice chairman, Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has reaffirmed the determination of the Commission to realizing the Emergency Communication Centres being established by the Commission in all the State capitals and Abuja FCT aimed at effective management of accident emergencies as well as collating information about various types of emergencies in the country.
Dr. Juwah disclosed this in Abuja when the executive members of the Road Transport Employers Association of Nigeria, RTEAN, paid a courtesy visit to the Commission in Abuja, he said the Commission has put up enormous resources to achieve this, given the critical roles that such centres will play in times of emergencies.
“NCC is very much involved in trying to redress the handling of emergencies in the country and in that regard, we are establishing thirty seven Emergency Communication Centers where emergency calls from different accidents will be received, dispatched to dispatch agents and the dispatch agents will contact the respective responsive agencies. We are going to include the police, road safety, fire service, ambulance and other agencies”, he said.
According to him, the centres will not only respond to emergencies, they will also collect and collate information about the various emergency situations so as to equip government to respond adequately, as such data collected over time will enable relevant agencies to respond more adequately”, he said.
Dr. Juwah said the Commission will support RTEAN very adequately in all its programmes aimed at curbing road accidents and other issues related to the safety of passengers on the Nigerian roads, including its plan to acquire ICT facilities such as computers to enable them discharge their responsibilities to members and the Nigerian public.
In what appeared as an endorsement of the Commissions’ efforts to establish a data bank for phone users in Nigeria through the registration of SIM Cards, the organization sort the assistance of the Commission in furnishing them with such computerized information that will contribute to the smooth management of passenger handling and passenger movements.
National President of RTEAN, Dr. Abubakar Sadiq said the union wishes to “to seek the partnership of the Commission, particularly in the area of information management as regard accident victims and data collection system in respect of passenger manifest for the purpose of sharing information with victim’s family.
“We observed that your Commission will be of great help to us in this direction, counting on your network and capacity”, he said.
Dr. Sadiq traced the history of the organization as a trade union to 1978, with a mandate to establish and protect the interest of all commercial transport operators, and owners in Nigeria whose vehicles are used for socio-economic activities as service providers in public transportation system in Nigeria.
RTEAN President also sought for the support of the Commission in sponsorship of media programmes in respect of safety campaign and advocacy materials in partnership with RTEAN and Federal Road Safety Commission, to raise the safety consciousness of road users and drivers during festive periods.
Dr. Sadiq who led representatives of RTEAN drawn from all parts of the country to the courtesy call, said the union operates democratic leadership and and is operational in the Thirty Six States of the Federation and FCT- Abuja with membership strength and population of about One Million spread across the six geo political zone.
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PalmPay Launches CSR Initiatives to Empower Women, Foster Financial Literacy in Northern Nigeria
In a strategic move to expand financial inclusion in Nigeria, leading mobile banking platform, PalmPay has launched a series of CSR programs across Kano and Kaduna. The CSR initiative named “Passing the Baton” represents the brand’s commitment to passing on knowledge and providing the resources individuals and businesses need to achieve financial independence and drive economic empowerment.
This initiative is a bold move by PalmPay to bridge the opportunity gap in the North by providing financial literacy training and micro-business branding support to 5,000 women-owned businesses in Kano and Kaduna. This strategic initiative reaffirms PalmPay’s commitment to inclusive development and economic empowerment, particularly in underserved regions.
“At PalmPay, we believe that real financial inclusion must be far reaching and cover the grassroots,” said Chika Nwosu, Managing Director of PalmPay. “Our new CSR program is focused on supporting gender equity by equipping women with the knowledge, tools, and visibility they need to thrive as entrepreneurs in their communities.”
Through this initiative, beneficiaries will receive free health insurance, hands-on training workshops, enhanced store branding to boost visibility, and branded merchandise to strengthen their business presence.
The initiative is part of PalmPay’s broader strategy to extend its innovative solutions, expand its footprint in Northern Nigeria, while building sustainable partnerships with local stakeholders for long-term impact.
In a show of support, His Royal Highness, the Emir of Kano, Dr. Muhammadu Sanusi II, has endorsed the initiative, calling on other stakeholders to join forces with PalmPay in ensuring the North benefits fully from the growing digital economy. PalmPay has received commendation from community stakeholders, as the initiative aims to serve as a model for similar projects across other northern states.
As PalmPay continues to scale across Nigeria, the company remains committed to bridging the financial inclusion gap and empowering underserved groups, particularly women and youth, through its innovative solutions and impact initiatives.
Anambra State has once again demonstrated its leadership in digital transformation, emerging as one of Nigeria’s top three states in the 2025 e-Governance Report published by the Panorama CIAPS Governance Performance Index (CGPI).
According to the report — a collaborative effort between Nigerian Panorama and the Commonwealth Institute of Advanced Professional Studies (CIAPS) — Anambra ranks alongside Lagos and Enugu as the leading states in adopting and implementing e-governance practices that foster accountability, transparency, and improved service delivery.
In his remarks, Professor Anthony Kila, Director of CIAPS, emphasized the importance of e-governance in shaping how governments interact with citizens. “The centrality of e-governance allows us to assess the performance of state governments in the country. How the government treats the digital world says a lot about them,” he said.
The report evaluated states based on a comprehensive set of criteria, including website security, up-to-date content, public engagement, availability of online services, policy updates, and user accessibility. Anambra’s performance reflects the state’s deliberate investment in digital infrastructure and its commitment to leveraging technology as a tool for inclusive governance.
Reacting to the recognition, the Managing Director/CEO of the Anambra State ICT Agency, Chukwuemeka Fred Agbata, CFA, described the report as a welcome validation of the efforts being made under the leadership of Prof. Charles Chukwuma Soludo, CFR, to reposition Anambra as a liveable and prosperous smart mega-city.
“This is not just about being tech-savvy,” Agbata said. “It’s about using digital tools to create real impact — making the government more accessible, responsive, and transparent. Anambra is building a digital future that works for everyone.”
The CGPI Report recommended that all states intensify efforts to train public servants, maintain digital platforms effectively, and build user-friendly systems that keep citizens informed and empowered. For Anambra, this recognition serves both as a milestone and a motivation to scale new heights.
As the journey continues, Anambra remains focused on setting the pace for e-governance in Nigeria in line with the Governor’s mantra of Everything Technology & Technology Everywhere.
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