Senate Confirms New NCC Board Members | ClipTV Online

The Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria has confirmed the appointment of Idris Ibikunle Olorunnimbe (South West) as Chairman of the Board of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), following a successful screening conducted by the Senate Committee on Communications.

During plenary on Tuesday, the Senate also confirmed the appointments of the following individuals as Commissioners of the NCC Board:

Maryam Bayi, North East

Senator Ramoni Olalekan Mustafa, South West

Ikechukwu Ugwuegede, South East

In addition, the Senate approved the appointments of:

Princess Oforitsenere Emiko, South South

Christopher Sandy Okorie, South South

These newly confirmed Board members will join:

Dr. Aminu Maida, Executive Vice Chairman/CEO (North West)

Engr. Abraham Oshadami, Executive Commissioner, Technical Services (North Central)

Mrs. Rimini H. Makama, the Executive Commissioner, Stakeholder Management (North Central)

The confirmation of the full Board marks a significant step toward strengthening the governance, policy direction, and strategic oversight of Nigeria’s telecommunications sector which is a critical contributor to national economic growth and digital transformation.

Signed:
Mrs. Nnenna Ukoha
Head, Public Affairs
Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC).