The Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, has distanced itself from a letter purportedly written to some bidders/operators canvassing for Intention to Bid, ITB, payments to a certain Bank Pekao, South Africa in respect of the proposed 2.6GHz Spectrum Auction.
In a recent statement issued by its management, the commission stressed that it entrenches transparency in all its activities including auction processes, hence will never undertake any action outside the rules approved for these processes.
Stressing that at no time did any letter whatsoever emanate from the commission to any operator, NCC expressed surprise that some unscrupulous persons could forge the Executive Vice-Chairman’s signature purporting it to be same in a sinister motive to deceive and swindle would-be investors in the Spectrum of payments of such money thereto.
As stated by the statement, “Intending bidders/operators and members of the public are advised in their own interest to disregard the content and texture of the vexatious letter as it did not in any way and form originate from the commission.
“The account number known for the auction is domiciled with the CBN and no other.
“Henceforth, would-be and successful bidders should clarify any letter from the Commission before making payments.”
The statement concluded by calling on bidders and operators to beware and be guided accordingly.
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