Introduction to Presidential Appointments
President Bola Tinubu has constituted the boards of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the Universal Service Provision Fund (USPF). Both agencies are under the supervision of the Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy (FMCIDE). The Presidential Spokesperson, Mr Bayo Onanuga, announced the appointment in a statement issued on Tuesday in Abuja.
NCC Board Appointments
Idris Olorunnimbe was appointed Chairman of the NCC, while Dr Aminu Maida remains its Executive Vice Chairman/Chief Executive Officer. It will be recalled that President Tinubu appointed Wada to the position in October 2023, and the Senate confirmed the appointment in November 2023. Olorunnimbe previously served on the Lagos State Employment Trust Fund (LSETF) Board, where he chaired the Stakeholder and Governance Committee and drove impactful youth employment and entrepreneurship programmes. Other members of the board are Abraham Oshidami – Executive Commissioner, Technical Services; Rimini Makama – Executive Commissioner, Stakeholder Management and Hajia Maryam Bayi – Former Director, Human Capital & Administration. Others are Col. Abdulwahab Lawal (Rtd), Sen. Lekan Mustafa, Chris Okorie, Oforitsenere Emiko as Secretary of the Board.
USPF Board Appointments
The President also approved the Board of the Universal Service Provision Fund (USPF), with Dr Bosun Tijani, the Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, as Chairman. Other members are Idris Olorunnimbe – Vice Chairman; Abraham Oshidami, Rimini Makama, Aliyu Edogi Aliyu (Rep FMCIDE) and Joseph Faluyi (Rep. of Federal Ministry of Finance). Others are; Auwal Mohammed – (Rep. of FMBNP), Uzoma Dozie, Peter Bankole, Abayomi Okanlawon, Gafar Quadri as the USPF Secretary. The Federal Government established the USPF to facilitate the achievement of national policy goals for universal access and service to information and communication technologies (ICTs) in rural, unserved and underserved areas in Nigeria.
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Conclusion
The appointments of the NCC and USPF boards are significant steps towards achieving the national policy goals for universal access and service to information and communication technologies (ICTs) in Nigeria. The newly appointed members are expected to bring their expertise and experience to drive the development of the ICT sector in the country.
FAQs
Q: Who is the Chairman of the NCC?
A: Idris Olorunnimbe is the Chairman of the NCC.
Q: What is the role of the USPF?
A: The USPF was established to facilitate the achievement of national policy goals for universal access and service to information and communication technologies (ICTs) in rural, unserved and underserved areas in Nigeria.
Q: Who is the Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy?
A: Dr Bosun Tijani is the Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy and also the Chairman of the USPF Board.
