The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has described its former chairman, the late Ahmed Joda as the one who laid the foundation for the growth of the commission and the telecommunication industry in Nigeria and the African continent.
Joda, 91, who passed on Friday 13th August was also a super permanent secretary whose demise was described as an irreparable loss to the entire nation.
In a tribute to the former chairman, the commission noted that, Joda during his 10 years’ chairmanship of the NCC Board, “set the tone and foundation for the digital revolution in Nigeria, which has positioned the sector as a major contributor and enabler to overall socio-economic and political transformation in the country till date”.
Umar Danbatta, the Executive Vice Chairman of the NCC, described the late Joda as “a nation builder, a consummate statesman, an administrator per excellence, a dedicated philanthropist, an egalitarian patriot, a fountain of inspiration, an honest and hardworking person during his lifetime.
According to Danbatta, late Joda “will, indeed, be remembered by all Nigerians, particularly the staff of the Commission and the people of Adamawa State.”
“Our thoughts and sympathy are with the entire family at this grieving period, while we pray for his soul to continue to rest in perfect peace. May the Almighty Allah grant him Jannatul firdaus and also give the entire family the fortitude to bear this irreparable loss. Please accept our most heartfelt condolences,” he said in the letter.
Born in Yola in 1930, Joda, was a retired first-class Federal Permanent Secretary, who served as the Chairman, Board of Commissioners of NCC for 10 years, commencing from 2001 when the commercial launch of Global System for Mobile Communications (GSM) service started in Nigeria.
Late Joda was recipient of multiple national and international honours and other prestigious awards, recognizing his outstanding performance and contribution to the development of Nigeria.
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