By Nkechi Eze
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has congratulated Mr. Idris Olorunnimbe, Chairman-designate of the Commission’s Board, alongside other distinguished designate-Board members of the NCC and the Universal Service Provision Fund (USPF) Board, on their recent appointments by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
In an official statement signed by the Executive Vice Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the NCC, Dr. Aminu Maida, the Commission described the new leadership team as comprising “highly esteemed individuals of proven competence, with vast experience and impressive track records.” Dr. Maida noted 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 the statement, the new appointees will bring to bear their wealth of knowledge, strategic insight, and strong governance to enhance the regulatory work of the NCC. The Commission expressed confidence that their leadership will significantly contribute to achieving sectoral growth and national development objectives.
“The NCC expresses 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’s Renewed Hope Agenda for Nigeria’s digital economy,” the statement read.