President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced the reconstitution of the boards for the Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, and the Universal Service Provision Fund ,USPF, a move aimed at boosting Nigeria’s telecommunications sector and digital economy.
In a statement released by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, Idris Olorunnimbe was appointed Chairman of the NCC board while Dr. Aminu Waida remains the Executive Vice Chairman and CEO, a position he has held since October 2023.
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Idris Olorunnimbe brings extensive experience, having previously served on the Lagos State Employment Trust Fund ,LSETF, Board, where he chaired the Stakeholder and Governance Committee. The NCC board also includes Abraham Oshidami (Executive Commissioner, Technical Services), Rimini Makama (Executive Commissioner, Stakeholder Management), Hajia Maryam Bayi, Col. Abdulwahab Lawal (Rtd), Senator Lekan Mustafa, Chris Okorie, and Princess Oforitsenere Emiko as secretary.
For the USPF, President Tinubu appointed the Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani, as Chairman, with Idris Olorunnimbe serving as Vice Chairman. The USPF board also includes representatives from the Federal Ministries of Communications, Finance, and Budget and National Planning, as well as professionals like Uzoma Dozie and Peter Bankole.
The USPF is tasked with promoting universal access to information and communication technologies ,ICTs, particularly in rural and underserved areas. The reconstituted boards aim to accelerate digital inclusion, expand ICT penetration, foster innovation, and drive economic growth across Nigeria
President Tinubu’s action signals a commitment to strengthening telecom governance, improving policy execution at the NCC, and enhancing the delivery of ICT infrastructure and services through the USPF, advancing Nigeria’s goal of a digitally empowered society.
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