The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has pledged to work more closely with its supervising Ministry and newly appointed Board members to deliver on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda for Nigeria’s digital economy.
In a statement signed by Dr. Aminu Maida, Executive Vice Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), the Commission expressed “profound appreciation” to the President for appointing Mr. Idris Olorunnimbe as Chairman-designate of its Board, alongside other distinguished designate-Board members and designate-members of the Universal Service Provision Fund (USPF) Board.
Maida described the leadership team, as constituted by the President, as “highly esteemed individuals of proven competence, with vast experience and impressive track records,” adding that their “collective expertise is expected to steer the communications industry in the right direction, providing the impetus to further transform Nigeria’s digital economy.”
According to Maida, the appointees “will bring to bear their wealth of knowledge, strategic insight, and strong governance to enhance the regulatory work of the Commission.”