Tinubu appoints Olorunnimbe as the NCC Chairman.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Idris Olorunnimbe as the new Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). Here are the key details about his appointment ¹ ²:
- *Background*: Olorunnimbe brings valuable experience from his time on the Lagos State Employment Trust Fund Board, where he led efforts to advance youth employment and entrepreneurship. He was also previously appointed as the board chairman of the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), although that appointment was later withdrawn.

- *NCC Role*: As Chairman, Olorunnimbe will provide policy oversight for Nigeria's telecommunications industry, contributing over 13% to the nation's GDP. He will work closely with Dr. Aminu Maida, the NCC's Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.

- *Key Objectives*: The NCC aims to ¹:
- *Deepen Broadband Penetration*: Expand internet access across the country.
- *Strengthen Telecommunications Infrastructure*: Improve network reliability and quality.
- *Address Quality of Service Issues*: Ensure telecom providers deliver high-quality services.

- *USPF Appointment*: Olorunnimbe will also serve as Vice Chairman of the Universal Service Provision Fund (USPF) Board, chaired by Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani. The USPF focuses on extending ICT services to rural, unserved, and underserved areas across Nigeria.

*NCC Board Members* ¹:
- *Abraham Oshidami*: Executive Commissioner, Technical Services
- *Rimini Makama*: Executive Commissioner, Stakeholder Management
- *Hajia Maryam Bayi*: Former Director, Human Capital & Administration
- *Col. Abdulwahab Lawal (Rtd)*: Member
- *Senator Lekan Mustafa*: Member
- *Chris Okorie*: Member
- *Princess Oforitsenere Emiko*: Member

*USPF Board Members* ¹:
- *Dr. Bosun Tijani*: Chairman
- *Idris Olorunnimbe*: Vice Chairman
- *Abraham Oshidami*: Member
- *Rimini Makama*: Member
- *Aliyu Edogi Aliyu*: Representative, Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy
- *Joseph B. Faluyi*: Representative, Federal Ministry of Finance
- *Auwal Mohammed*: Representative, Federal Ministry of Budget and National Planning
- *Uzoma Dozie*: Member
- *Peter Bankole*: Member
- *Abayomi Anthony Okanlawon*: Member
- *Gafar Oluwasegun Quadri*: Member