03 November 2023

Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has appointed Aminu Maida as executive vice chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). He succeeds Umar Danbatta.

Prior to his recent appointment, he was the executive director of technology and operations at Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System Plc (NIBSS), the country’s central switching company.

In his new position, he will coordinate the activities of the NCC to create an environment conducive to competition among operators in the sector and ensure the provision of quality and efficient telecommunications services throughout the country.

This will accelerate the digital transformation ambitions of the Nigerian government which targets broadband penetration of around 90% by 2025, in line with the Nigeria National Broadband Plan (NNBP 2020-2025).