Categories: Local News

Tinubu Names CEOs For NCC, NIPOST, NITDA

VAM News Update

President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointments of new chief executive officers for agencies and parastatals under the ministry of communications, innovations and digital economy.

In a statement on Wednesday, Ajuri Ngelale, presidential spokesperson, said Tinubu appointed Aminu Maida as the executive vice chairman (EVC) and CEO of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC).

The president appointed Nkechi Egerton-Idehen as the managing director and CEO of Nigerian Communications Satellite Limited (NIGCOMSAT).

Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi was reappointed as the CEO of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), while Vincent Olatunji will head the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC).

Tinubu also appointed Tola Odeyemi as the postmaster general of the Nigerian Postal Service (NIPOST).

The president approved the appointment of Idris Alubankudi as his special adviser on technology and digital economy.

VAM News

Recent Posts

Osun: Civil Society Groups March Against Political Violence, Pass Vote of Confidence in CP Ibrahim Gotan

A coalition of civil society and student organizations on Monday staged a peaceful protest in…

6 hours ago

Insecurity: Oyo Declares 16-Hour Curfew in 10 LGAs

News Update Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has declared a curfew in 10 local…

7 hours ago

IGP bans officers from TikTok, Facebook content creation

THE Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Olatunji Disu, has barred serving officers and men of the…

8 hours ago

Spy agencies warn AI cyber threats could overwhelm Govts, businesses

AI models capable of launching major cyberattacks that could overwhelm the defenses of governments and…

9 hours ago

Yobe bans transfer of teachers to non-teaching MDAs

Yobe State Government has placed a total and permanent ban on the transfer, posting, or…

18 hours ago

Nigerian deported from US over domestic violence case

The United States has deported a Nigerian national, Ayodeji Ajayi, following multiple criminal convictions, including…

19 hours ago