The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) has named the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) the most valuable partner for its commitment and participation in ITU Telecom World events.
Mr. Tony Ojobo, NCC Director, Public Affairs, made this known in a statement that states Nigeria won the ITU Telecom World Government Award for being the Government with the most innovative Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) included in the nation’s pavilion.
Leading light in telecommunications regulations in Africa, the NCC was the toast of the global telecommunications umbrella body at the just concluded ITU Telecom World 2017 held in Busan, South Korea.
TheNewsGuru reports NCC was also awarded a certificate of Appreciation for the ITU Telecom World 2017 National Pavilion and Thematic Pavilion as well as Loyal Participation and supporters of the yearly ITU Telecom World in a number of years.
Five Nigerian SMEs and start-ups qualified for the ITU Telecom World 2017 pitch for the Global SMEs Awards; of which, three of the SMEs, Miss Temitope Awosika (Medsaf), Mr. Valentine Ubalua (Ubenwa) and Mr. Chizaram Ucheaga (Mavis Computel) joined the ITU Global SME honours lists.
TheNewsGuru reports Medsaf leverages technology to make the process of buying and selling, and managing medication easy and efficient, connecting hospitals, pharmacies and clinics to safe quality medication from leading local and foreign drug manufacturers.
While Ubenwa’s recognition is for leveraging the most innovative use of ICTs category for pioneering a cry-based diagnostic mobile app for birth asphyxia, Mavis computel’s recognition of Excellence certificate, as the best and most innovative individual exhibitor in the Nigerian pavilion at ITU Telecom World 2017 completed the circle of recognitions in the global event.
Presenting the certificates and awards, ITU Secretary General, Mr. Houlin Zhao, said he was very encouraged by Nigeria’s participation.
He told other nations present at the award ceremony to emulate the Nigerian example personified by the NCC; for putting together quality participation every year and bringing to ITU Telecom World 2017 SMEs with innovative ICT digital solutions that have social impact.