Profile of Aminu Maida: New EVC of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC)
NEWS DIGEST – In a recent announcement, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu announced the appointment of Aminu Maida as the new Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC).
This development was made public by Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity.
Aminu Maida, currently serving as the Executive Director of Technology & Operations at Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System Plc (NIBSS), brings a wealth of experience to his new role. With over 15 years of diverse, multi-functional expertise in the fields of FinTech, Telecoms, and Enterprise Technology, Maida has demonstrated exceptional technical proficiency.
Prior to his appointment at NCC, Aminu Maida held the position of Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at Arca Payments Network, a prominent FinTech company based in Nigeria. Additionally, he held a significant managerial role at Cisco Systems UK, further enriching his international experience and technical knowledge.
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Aminu Maida holds a Master’s degree in Information Systems Engineering from Imperial College London and a Ph.D. in Electrical & Electronic Engineering from the University of Bath, UK. His educational background, coupled with his extensive professional experience, positions him as a valuable asset in the telecommunications sector.
Notably, this appointment marks a transition from the tenure of Prof Umar Danbatta, who had served as the Executive Vice Chairman of NCC since 2015.
In related developments within the Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, several key appointments were announced:
- MD/CEO, Nigerian Communications Satellite Limited (NIGCOMSAT): Nkechi Egerton-Idehen
Postmaster General/CEO, Nigerian Postal Service (NIPOST): Tola Odeyemi - DG/CEO, National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA): Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi
- National Commissioner/CEO, Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC): Dr. Vincent Olatunji
- In addition to these appointments, Idris Alubankudi was appointed as the Special Adviser to the President on Technology and Digital Economy.
These appointments, directed by the President, are effective immediately. The wealth of experience and expertise within these appointed individuals is expected to drive advancements and progress in their respective roles, contributing to the growth of Nigeria’s technology and communications sectors.
