Protocols:
The Executive Vice Chairman (EVC),
The Executive Commissioner (Technical Services)
The Executive Commissioner (Stakeholder Management),
The Management of NCC,
The CEOs and Representatives of Telecom Companies,
Gentlemen of the Press,
Distinguished Ladies and Gentlemen,
It is with great enthusiasm and a sense of honour that I extend a warm welcome to
each and every one of you to the grand finale of Talent Hunt Research through
Hackathon, 2023, on behalf of the Nigerian Communications Commission. We are
truly grateful for your gracious acceptance of our invitation to join us today. It is
encouraging to see so many familiar faces in the audience, including those who have
graced our previous events. The diversity of our participants, hailing from various
Geopolitical Zones, exemplifies your unwavering commitment to fostering innovation
and expansion within the ICT industry.
I would also like to extend my heartfelt congratulations to the young innovators who
have been selected to participate in this highly competitive project, the Hackathon.
We have every confidence that you have brought forth a plethora of creative
solutions, and we eagerly anticipate the outstanding commercializable prototypes
that will emerge from your endeavours.
We find ourselves in an era marked by rapid change, driven incessantly by
innovation and technology. I am deeply convinced that events like this innovative
Hackathon, if held regularly, offers us invaluable opportunities to unearth and adapt
to new technologies. These adaptations will equip us to effectively navigate the ever-
evolving landscape and surmount the current and future challenges facing not only
our industries but also our broader societal spheres.
It is imperative to acknowledge that our young innovators have a pivotal role to play
in addressing existing industrial challenges and formulating technology-driven
solutions that yield tangible social impact.
Innovation in Communication Technologies stands as the driving force behind the
very essence of the Telecommunication industry today. Technology has emerged as
the catalyst that unleashes unprecedented potential in ways we could scarcely
fathom. Consequently, the advancement of the Telecommunication sector, and
doing so in a manner that is sustainable and ethical, should be a collective concern
for all of us. The rate of growth experienced by the Telecom sector, thanks to
innovative research, is nothing short of enviable. It is essential that the vision of the
Commission for this Competition resonates profoundly with all stakeholders in
general and accelerating our collective prosperity through technical efficiency
agenda of the Honorable Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital
Economy.
In conclusion, ladies and gentlemen, success is often the outcome of a harmonious
blend of talent, willpower, and hard work. I would like to conclude this welcome
address by reiterating our unwavering commitment to building and strengthening the
bridge between Tech Hubs and the Telecom industry. We will persistently encourage
innovative research that not only mirrors global innovations but also tailors them to
local contexts.
Thank you.
ALH ISMAIL ADEDIGBA B.Sc, M.Sc, FCA, FNIM, FSCA, ACTIN Director
Research and Development Department Nigerian Communications
Commission
