President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has initiated a significant overhaul in the leadership of key telecommunications and postal agencies in Nigeria. This decision, which was made on October 11, 2023, led to the replacement of several key figures.
In a concise statement issued by the Special Adviser to the President (Media & Publicity), Ajuri Ngelale, the following changes were announced:
Professor Umar Danbatta, the Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), has been replaced by Aminu Maida as the new EVC/CEO of the NCC.
Nkechi Egerton-Idehen has been named as the new MD/CEO of Nigeria Communication Satellite Limited (NigComSat), taking over from Tukur Mohammed Lawal Funtua.
Tola Odeyemi has been appointed as the new Postmaster General/CEO of the Nigeria Postal Service (NIPOST), replacing Sunday Adepoju.
These changes signify a significant shift in the leadership of these key organizations responsible for telecommunications, satellite communication, and postal services in Nigeria.
