NCC EVC, Danbatta hails Dr. Ibietan for new cyberpolitics book

Executive Deputy Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, Professor Umar Danbatta hailed the achievements of one of the finest staff of the Commission.

EVC recognized and commended the achievements of the Head of Media Relations at the Commission, Dr. Omoniyi Ibietan.

Speaking at the unveiling of the book "Cyber ​​Politics (Social Media, Social Demography and Voting Behavior in Nigeria)" written by Dr Ibietan, Danbatta pointed out that the smartest people are those who sit to write books.< /p>

According to him, "Omoniyi and I have one thing in common, which is literally work.

"The smartest people are those who sit down to write books.

"Even though Ibietan is an activist, we have never had a disagreement since 2015, when I took over the leadership of NCC.

"I consider myself very lucky, because I've never had a problem with him."

He also noted that social media has stuck because most people don't read books, but mostly rely on the internet.

The event witnessed a panel discussion made up of panelists from all sectors, including the author, Ibietan, Mr. Mojeed Dahiru and Prof. Abiodun Adeniyi, while Dr. Chido Onumah served as moderator .

The book, which was published by Premium Times Book, was unveiled by the EVC with the support of other dignitaries on the occasion, including the former Minister of Information and National Guidance and All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA, 2023 Governor candidate for Enugu State, Frank Nweke Jr and others.

Goodwill messages were delivered by representatives of former Navy Chief of Staff Vice Admiral AZ Gambo, as well as former NCC Public Relations Director Tony Ojobo .