The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has received the Bureau of Public Service Reforms (BPSR) Excellence Award after emerging as the third best-performing Ministry, Department and Agency (MDA) in the Federal Government’s 2026 Public Service Reforms Performance Assessment.
The Commission secured the prestigious recognition following a comprehensive evaluation based on key reform indicators, including the Self-Assessment Tool (SAT), Freedom of Information (FOI) Compliance Score, Fiscal Transparency and Integrity Index, and official website performance metrics.
In the overall ranking, the Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission (NIPC) placed first, while the Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC) came second, with the NCC finishing third among all Federal Government MDAs.
The BPSR Excellence Award recognises public institutions that have distinguished themselves in advancing public service reforms, promoting transparency, accountability, and delivering quality services to Nigerians.
Speaking while receiving the award on behalf of the Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the NCC, Dr. Aminu Maida, the Executive Commissioner, Technical Services, Engr. Abraham Oshadami, described the honour as a validation of the Commission’s sustained reform efforts.
“On behalf of the Board, Management and staff of the Nigerian Communications Commission, we thank the Bureau for these recognitions. For us at NCC, this recognition acknowledges our ongoing reform efforts and underscores the need to sustain them,” he said.
Oshadami noted that the award would further motivate the Commission to deepen initiatives aimed at improving transparency, accountability, consumer protection and service quality across Nigeria’s telecommunications sector.
He said the recognition also reassures telecommunications consumers that the NCC remains committed to strengthening regulatory oversight, enhancing customer experience, and building greater public confidence in telecom services nationwide.
Among the reforms highlighted by the Commission are the introduction of the National Coverage Map, publication of Quarterly Network Performance Reports, simplified tariff communication by Mobile Network Operators (MNOs), implementation of updated Corporate Governance Guidelines, and proactive disclosure of industry data to improve transparency and accountability.
In his remarks, Director-General of the Bureau of Public Service Reforms, Mr. Dasuki Arabi, commended the participating MDAs, especially the top-performing institutions, for demonstrating commitment to transparency, accountability and open governance.
He said the annual assessment and awards, held to commemorate the United Nations Public Service Day, celebrate institutions that have excelled in implementing public service reforms and delivering efficient services to citizens.
The latest honour built on the NCC’s impressive performance in 2025, when it was ranked the second-best Federal Government agency in the BPSR’s website performance assessment.
