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By Lawrence Agbo
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has appointed Princess Oforitsenere Emiko as Interim Chairman of the Governing Board of the Digital Bridge Institute (DBI), as part of a broader effort to reposition the institution to support Nigeria’s growing digital economy.
The appointment was announced in a statement obtained by Daily Sun, signed by the NCC’s Director of Public Affairs, Nnenna Ukoha, on Monday.
“The Board of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has appointed Princess Oforitsenere Emiko as Interim Chairman of the governing board of the Digital Bridge Institute (DBI), a move that anchors the Commission’s plan to reposition the Institute for the next era of Nigeria’s communications sector and digital economy,” the statement said.
Also appointed to the interim board are Engr. Abraham Oshadami, Executive Commissioner, Technical Services, and Ms Rimini Makama, Executive Commissioner, Stakeholder Management.
The Commission said the new leadership team would work with the President and Chief Executive Officer of DBI, David Daser, and other serving board members whose tenures remain valid to implement a transformation agenda for the Institute.
“She will be joined on the board by Engr. Abraham Oshadami, Executive Commissioner, Technical Services, and Ms. Rimini Makama, Executive Commissioner, Stakeholder Management, who join as interim Board members. The interim leadership will work alongside the President/CEO, Mr. David Daser, and the remaining board members whose tenures are unexpired, to drive the Institute’s transformation,” it added.
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According to the NCC, the move is aimed at preparing the Digital Bridge Institute for the next phase of development in Nigeria’s communications sector, which has evolved significantly since the Institute was established in May 2004 as a specialised training centre for telecommunications and information technology.
The Commission noted that the rapid expansion of the digital economy now requires continuous skills development, advanced technical training and stronger institutional capacity to support innovation and regulatory oversight.
It added that the transformation programme is particularly important given Nigeria’s youthful population, with about 70 per cent of citizens under the age of 30.
“The DBI transformation is designed to empower young people, equip them with advanced technical skills, and close the capability gap that currently slows the pace of technology adoption across the communications sector and the wider digital economy,” the statement said.
As part of its repositioning strategy, the Institute will focus on five key areas: education and training, research and development, innovation, economic impact and growth, as well as emerging policy and regulation.
The NCC said the strategy was developed through consultations involving key stakeholders, including the Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, the Federal Ministry of Education and TETFund, the Federal Ministry of Science and Technology, and the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI).
The Commission expressed confidence that the new interim board would provide the leadership needed to transform DBI into a leading centre for digital skills development, innovation and research capable of supporting Nigeria’s long-term digital ambitions.
