Section 19, The National Communications Authority Act, 2022

(1) The Authority shall have a Deputy Director General who shall be appointed by the President. (2) The qualification required for a Director – General under subsection (2) of section 17 shall apply to a Deputy Director -General (3) The Deputy Director -General shall hold office for a period of five years and shall be eligible for re- appointment for another period of five years. (4) The Deputy Director-General shall be the principal assistant to the Director -General and shall act in the absence of the Director-General and perform any other functions determined by the Board.