President Muhammadu Buhari has approved new appointments for Parastatals under the Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy.
Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina in a statement said, it was part of Buhari’s desire of fast-tracking the targets and mandate of the Ministry.
The new appointees are: Nigerians Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Adeolu Akande (South West). He replaces Senator Olabiyi Durojaiye (South West) as Chairman, Board of Commissioners. His appointment is subject to Senate confirmation.
“Mr Uche Onwude (South East) replaces Senator Ifeanyi Godwin Ararume (South East) as Non-Executive Commissioner, his appointment is subject to Senate confirmation.
“The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Dr Abubakar Sa’id replaces Prof. Adeolu Akande as Board Chairman, Dr Habibu Ahmed Imam (North West) replaces Dr Lawal Bello Moriki (North West), Dr Mohammed Sa’idu Kumo as Board Member. The Nigerian Postal Service (NIPOST), Dr Ismail Adebayo Adewusi (South West) replaces Bisi Adegbuyi (South West) as Postmaster General/CEO. Galaxy Backbone Limited (GBB), Prof. Muhammed Bello Abubakar replacesYusuf Kazaure.
THISDAY