President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Idris Olorunnimbe as Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), while Dr. Aminu Waida will continue to serve as Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.
In the new board structure, the President also approved the appointments of the following members:
1. Abraham Oshidami – Executive Commissioner, Technical Services
2. Rimini Makama – Executive Commissioner, Stakeholder Management
3. Hajia Maryam Bayi – Former Director, Human Capital & Administration
4. Col. Abdulwahab Lawal (Rtd)
5. Senator Lekan Mustafa
6. Chris Okorie
7. Princess Oforitsenere Emiko
8. Secretary of the Board
The appointments, announced on Monday, are aimed at strengthening the regulatory framework of Nigeria’s telecommunications sector and enhancing stakeholder engagement.