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NCC Begins Bidding On 2.3 GHz Band Licences
Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) is to commence a fresh bidding process of 2.3 GHz spectrum band licences, following the recent cancellation of the former bid by President Umaru Yar’Adua.
A statement on Monday by the Head of Public Affairs of NCC, Reuben Muoka, said the board of the telecoms regular presides over by its chairman, Ahmed Joda, met recently to review the issues concerning the result 2.3GHz frequency spectrum licensing process and the issues arising there from.
According to the statement, “The commission notes the published directive of the commission, by Mr. President, Alhaji Umaru Musa Yar’Adua, to conduct a fresh bidding round for the licences, on this frequency band.
“Flowing from above, the programme for the fresh bidding round for licences in the 2.3GHz Band, and other frequency bands, has been initiated by the board of the commission, and full details will be announced in due course”.
Therefore, all stakeholders have been advised to look out for public announcements in this regard, adding that all interested parties should forget the events of the past months and join the commission in fostering a nation where telecom services are accessible and affordable to all.
“The commission pledges its absolute commitment to due process, respect for law, and unequivocal commitment to openness and transparency, and has always been guided by these principles in all its licensing processes.
“The commission also wishes to use this opportunity to solicit for the support and understanding of all stakeholders in the quest to sustain the gains made in the Nigerian telecom industry in the last nine years for the benefit of the Nigerian people and the future of the nation”, the statement added.
It would be recalled that President Yar’Adua has condemned the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) for floating the guidelines in the controversial award of 2.3GHz spectrum band licences and consequently, ordered a fresh and more transparent bidding process.
The presidential spokesman, Olusegun Adeniyi, had told newsmen that “having carefully reviewed official reports and representations from stakeholders and after availing himself of competent advice on the recent licensing of the 2.3GHz, Spectrum Band, President Yar’Adua has come to the conclusion that the letters and spirit of the speculated rules and guidelines were not adequately complied with.
“In furtherance of the Federal Government’s desire to assure of its commitment to the observance of due process and a level playing field, President Yar’Adua directed that the NCC should initiate a fresh process for the award of the 2.3GHz spectrum band licences.
“The president further directed that in performing its statutory function of awarding licences for band through a fresh process, the NCC should make every possible effort to ensure that its actions are seen and perceived by all stakeholders to be open, transparent and fully in keeping with the requirements of due process and fair-play”.
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