Senate screens Idris Olorunnimbe, NCC Board nominees for confirmation

The Senate Committee on Communications has successfully concluded the screening of nominees for appointment to the Board of the Nigerian Communications Commission NCC, led by Chairman-Designate Mr. Idris Olorunnimbe.


Senate Committee screens Idris Olorunnimbe, NCC Board nominees for confirmation Published on October 24, 2025 By Sunday Dennis

The Screening led by the chairman Senate Committee on Communications, Senator Ikra Aliyu Bilbis along with other Senate committee members 


‎The Screening has successfully concluded the screening of the nominees for appointment to the Board of the Nigerian Communications Commission NCC, Chairman-Designate Mr. Idris Olorunnimbe.

‎‎The Chairman of the  (NCC) is Idris Olorunnimbe, who was appointed by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in August 2025. He leads the newly constituted board, while Dr. Aminu Maida remains the Executive Vice Chairman/Chief Executive Officer. 


‎Chairman: Idris Olorunnimbe

Executive Vice Chairman/CEO: Dr. Aminu Maida

‎Board Members: The new board includes Executive Commissioners Abraham Oshidami and Rimini Makama, along with other members appointed by the President.


During his screening, Mr Olorunnimbe emphasized his commitment to supporting President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda through a regulatory environment that deepens broadband penetration, strengthens digital inclusion, protects consumers, and unlocks investment across Nigeria’s telecom and digital economy sectors.

‎Olorunnimbe, who is the founder and Group Chief Executive of The Temple Company, said he will bring to the role a proven record of strategic leadership, innovation, and institution-building across multiple sectors.

‎He is an accomplished entrepreneur, lawyer and public policy advocate. He holds executive education credentials from Harvard Business School, Oxford University, University of Cambridge, and Henley.


 By. ‎IBukun Afolayan

.CHERISH‎ NIGERIA TODAY

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