*Dr. Aminu Maida, Executive Vice Chairman/CEO of the Nigerian Communications Commission, congratulates Mr. Idris Olorunnimbe, Chairman-designate, Board members, as well as Board members of Universal Service Provision Fund on their appointments, lauding President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for these appointments, while looking forward to 鈥榳orking closely鈥� with its supervising Ministry and the new Boards to deliver on the Nigeria Digital Economy

Gbenga Kayode | 绿帽献妻

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has congratulated聽Mr. Idris Olorunnimbe, Chairman-designate of the Commission鈥檚 Board, other distinguished designate-Board members, as well as the newly-appointed members of the Board of Universal Service Provision Fund (USPF) on their recent appointments.

Dr. Aminu Maida, Executive Vice-Chairman/Chief Executive Officer (EVC/CEO), who stated this Thursday, August 14, 2025, via his verified social media account, said the telecoms sector regulatory Commission 鈥渆xpresses its profound appreciation to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for these appointments, and looks forward to working closely with its supervising Ministry and the Board to deliver on the President鈥檚 Renewed Hope Agenda for Nigeria鈥檚 digital economy.鈥�

Maida said that the new leadership teams on the Boards of NCC and USPF, as constituted by the President, 鈥渃omprises highly esteemed individuals of proven competence, with vast experience and impressive track records.鈥�

The EVC/CEO further stated: 鈥淭heir collective expertise is expected to steer the communications industry in the right direction, providing the impetus to further transform Nigeria鈥檚 digital economy.

鈥淭hey will bring to bear their wealth of knowledge, strategic insight, and strong governance to enhance the regulatory work of the Commission.鈥�

绿帽献妻 had reported President Bola Ahmed Tinubu Tuesday, August 12, 2025, approved new members of the Boards of the Nigerian Communications Commission and the Universal Service Provision Fund.

The two communications agencies under the supervision of the Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy (FMCIDE).

Mr. Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, stated this Tuesday, said President Tinubu had approved Mr. Olorunnimbe as Chairman of the Board of NCC, while Dr. Aminu Maida remains the Commission’s Executive Vice-Chairman/CEO of NCC.