Some youth under the aegis of the Northern Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) have honoured the Director, Licensing and Authorisation at the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Muhammed Babajika, with the titled of icon of societal transformation, in appreciation of his dedication to his duties.

Presenting the award to Babajika in Abuja recently,
The Vice-President of NYCN, Yahya Garba, who led the Youth Council’s delegation, to present the award said the conferment of the title on the honoree was based on his selfless service and his immense contributions that have enhanced youth development.

“Babajika was chosen for this award ‘based on his immense contributions to youth development, empowerment, training, job creation and others through training of our members to appreciate the significance of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in development,” Garba said.

In his acceptance speech, Babajika commended the youth organisation for promoting the youths of northern extraction, urging NYCN Executives to use their connections and network with the governments across the country to carry out more awareness on skills acquisition and functional education.

The recognition by youth council gives credence to the important role being played by Babajika, through the department he oversees at NCC, to deliver one of the Commission’s important functions of issuing operating licenses to all telecommunications service providers in Nigeria to fast-track the creation of ICT and training hubs that have benefitted young people and ultimately driving socio-economic development of Nigeria.