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From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja
Executive Vice Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Dr. Aminu Maida, has applauded President Bola Tinubu’s appointment of Mr. Idris Olorunnimbe as Chairman-designate of the Commission’s Board, alongside other designate Board members and members of the Universal Service Provision Fund (USPF) Board, as a major step towards accelerating growth in Nigeria’s digital economy.
Maida, in a statement issued on Wednesday, said the leadership team, as constituted by the President, comprises highly esteemed individuals of proven competence, with vast experience and impressive track records.
He noted that their collective expertise is expected to steer the communications industry in the right direction and provide the impetus to further transform the nation’s digital economy.
According to the NCC boss, the new board members will bring to bear their wealth of knowledge, strategic insight, and strong governance to enhance the regulatory work of the Commission.
“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 added.
