Dr Ernest Ndukwe, former executive vice-chairman and chief executive officer of the Nigerian Communication Commission has joined Lagos Business School as part-time faculty.
He will head the Centre for Infrastructure Policy, Regulation and Advancement (CIPRA), a new centre in the School dedicated to teaching, research and policy advocacy in infrastructure development.
Dean of LBS, Dr Enase Okonedo, in making the announcement said “Dr Ndukwe comes with a wealth of experience and expertise in telecommunications in both private and public sectors, which adds a unique element to our faculty profile. He is also committed to raising standards and contributing to the development of competent and professional managers in Nigeria which is what LBS is committed to doing”.
Dr Ndukwe, an alumnus of Lagos Business School, is a professional telecommunications engineer, corporate executive and public servant with over 34 years of international experience in the telecommunications industry.
He served as the executive vice-chairman and chief executive officer of the Nigerian Communications Commission from February 2000 to March 2010. Under his tenure, the NCC witnessed tremendous growth and transformation, earning a reputation as a transparent and open agency. Dr Ndukwe was at the helm during Nigeria's first Digital Mobile Spectrum Auction, which was commended internationally as a resounding success.
In addition to heading CIPRA, he will lead sessions in the areas of strategy and entrepreneurship.
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Joan Egwuterai (Mrs)Communications and External Relations
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