By Ambrose Nnaji
The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) has once again solidified its position as Nigeria’s most business-friendly regulatory institution, winning the Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC) Transparency and Efficiency Champion Award for the fourth consecutive year.
The Board dominated the Ease of Doing Business performance rankings in 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025—an unprecedented streak that industry observers say reflects its deep operational reform and process automation. The 2025 award was presented on December 2 at the State House, Abuja.
Receiving the award on behalf of the Executive Secretary, Engr. Felix Omatsola Ogbe, the Acting Director of Monitoring and Evaluation, Mr. Omomehin Ajimijaye, reaffirmed NCDMB’s commitment to policy alignment, institutional efficiency, and measurable management targets.
The recognition highlights the Board’s emphasis on transparency, service quality, and continuous collaboration with industry stakeholders.
Vice President Kashim Shettima chaired the PEBEC Awards and Gala Night, while the Director-General of PEBEC, Princess Zarah Audu, applauded NCDMB’s success in automating procedures to reduce human interference—urging other agencies to emulate such modernised processes.
The Board also received the Reform Champion Award, presented to Engr. Cityfaith Baribor Zorasi in recognition of his outstanding contribution as NCDMB’s liaison to PEBEC.
NCDMB reaffirmed its dedication to strengthening business systems, driving local capacity growth under the NOGICD Act of 2010, and sustaining high-performance regulatory practices in the years ahead.
The Board also expressed gratitude to PEBEC for the recognition and to its staff for their exceptional contributions and professionalism
