By Ameh Gabriel
Abuja, Nigeria – August 14, 2025
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the constitution of new boards for the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the Universal Service Provision Fund (USPF), both under the Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy.
Idris Olorunnimbe has been named Chairman of the NCC, while Dr. Aminu Waida retains his position as Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. Dr. Waida was first appointed in October 2023 and confirmed by the Senate in November 2023.
According to a statement by the Special Adviser to the President on Information & Strategy, Mr. Bayo Onanuga, Olorunnimbe previously served on the Lagos State Employment Trust Fund (LSETF) Board, where he chaired the Stakeholder and Governance Committee and spearheaded youth employment and entrepreneurship initiatives.
NCC Board Members:
- Idris Olorunnimbe – Chairman
- Dr. Aminu Waida – Executive Vice Chairman/CEO
- Abraham Oshidami – Executive Commissioner, Technical Services
- Rimini Makama – Executive Commissioner, Stakeholder Management
- Hajia Maryam Bayi – Former Director, Human Capital & Administration
- Abdulwahab Lawal (Rtd)
- Senator Lekan Mustafa
- Chris Okorie
- Princess Oforitsenere Emiko
- Board Secretary
USPF Board Members:
The President also approved the board of the USPF, with Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani, as Chairman. Other members include:
Idris Olorunnimbe – Vice Chairman
Abraham Oshidami
Rimini Makama
Aliyu Edogi Aliyu (Rep, FMCIDE)
Joseph B. Faluyi (Rep, Federal Ministry of Finance)
Auwal Mohammed (Rep, FMBNP)
Uzoma Dozie
Peter Bankole
Abayomi Anthony Okanlawon
Gafar Oluwasegun Quadri
USPF Secretary
The USPF was created by the Federal Government to expand access to information and communication technologies (ICTs) in rural, unserved, and underserved areas, in line with Nigeria’s universal service policy goals.
