The Executive Commissioner - Technical Services (ECTS) Reports to the EVC/CEO and directly supervises the departments charged with the supervision of the technical standards, spectrum, and engineering issues governing telecommunications in Nigeria. The office also supervises the departments charged with research and development, capital projects, setting the nation's new media and information security policies, and also the provision of the Commission's ICT infrastructure. The ECTS is a member of the Board of Commissioners, appointed by the President and thereafter confirmed by the Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
The ECTS is Engr. Sunday Abraham Oshadami
Spectrum Administration
The Spectrum Administration Department reports to the ECTS. It is responsible for the management of spectrum resources on behalf of the Commission via the planning, allocation, assignment, and monitoring of the utilization of Radio Frequency Spectrum in the nation. The Department's mandate includes keeping records of all frequency assignments, the calculation and invoicing of frequency fees, and imposing sanctions on erring operators in conjunction with the Compliance Monitoring and Enforcement Department of the Commission.
New Media & Information Security
The New Media & Information Security Department reports to the ECTS. It is responsible for the development of strategies, principles, and guidelines to ensure the integrity of the nation's cyberspace and interactive digital media platforms, the promotion of Internet penetration in the nation—particularly in the education sector, and the provision of strategic direction to the Commission on related matters as the primary coordinator of the NCC's participation at the Internet Governance Forum, ICANN, and other such international organizations.
HEAD: Mr. Babagana Digima
Technical Standards & Network Integrity
The Technical Standards & Network Integrity Department reports to the ECTS. It is responsible for the technical regulation of the communications industry in Nigeria. The Department reviews, develops, and publishes Technical Standards for the industry in line with international best practices; carries out Quality of Service tests of operators' services; administers the National Numbering Plan (NNP); and carries out type approvals of telecommunications equipment including Radio Frequency (RF) Conformance and Radiated Spurious Emission and Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Testing.
DIRECTOR: Engr. Edoyemi Ogoh
Research & Development
The Research & Development Department reports to the ECTS. The Department conducts and facilitates research to enable a better understanding of emerging technologies and trends in the Telecommunications industry, and also provides information/data to support the development of strategies, principles, standards, and guidelines that ensure the continued effectiveness of the Commission as a regulator by carrying out research into emerging technologies and championing telecommunications-based innovations from academia.
DIRECTOR: Mr. Ismail Adedigba
Projects
The Projects Department reports to the ECTS. It is responsible for facilitating the development, monitoring, and evaluation of the Commission's projects. The Department's mandate includes conducting feasibility studies for identified/proposed projects; developing project implementation plans/frameworks; engaging project partners; monitoring, evaluating, and reporting on project performance; facilitating payments to contractors; and liaising with key stakeholders.
DIRECTOR: Mr. Philip Eretan
Information Technology
The Information Technology Department reports to the ECTS. It is responsible for the sourcing, deploying, administering, and monitoring of all Information Communications Technology (ICT) tools and infrastructure utilized by the Commission. The Department is therefore responsible for providing, managing, and administering network connectivity and infrastructure, ready access to ICT hardware and software, email systems, websites, data storage, and collaborative project platforms in use by the Commission.
ACTING HEAD: Mrs. Nkiru Ebenmelu