Media Advocacy Group commends NCC for transparent promotion exams

A media watchdog group, Volunteer Media Advocacy for Accountable Leadership (VMAAL), has lauded the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) for the transparency and professionalism displayed in its recently conducted promotion examinations.

In a statement issued on Tuesday, VMAAL expressed confidence in the fairness and credibility of the process, noting that it met all standards expected of public service institutions. The group stated that its independent review revealed that the NCC upheld merit-based principles, ensuring that only qualified candidates were considered for promotion.

The statement signed by the Group’s national coordinator, Sir Aminu Augustine, said following its review of the process, it discovered that promotions were granted strictly based on performance and availability of slots.

“Following our review of the examination, we discovered that in line with the Public Service Rules and the NCC’s manpower structure, each cadre had a limited number of slots. Not all who passed could be promoted, especially where vacancies were no longer available. This is in line with what the Public Service Rules expects,” the group noted.

It added that its investigation into the conduct of the exercise showed that interview panels were diverse, comprising management representatives from all six geopolitical zones, alongside external observers and FCC officials.

The group also praised the Commission for issuing individual score breakdowns to candidates, describing the move as a mark of transparency and accountability.

It further encouraged other government parastatals to follow the NCC’s example by ensuring transparency and fairness in their internal processes, particularly in human resource management.

“All indications point to a process that prioritized fairness, objectivity, and due process. The NCC should be commended for setting an example in public sector human resource management,” the statement said.