Amid Chicago State University Certificate Controversy, Tinubu Carries Out Powerful Sack And Replacements (FULL LIST)

Amid Chicago State University Certificate Controversy, Tinubu Carries Out Powerful Sack And Replacements (FULL LIST)

On Wednesday, President Bola Tinubu announced changes in leadership positions within three agencies under the Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy.

The President appointed new heads to these agencies, while the heads of two separate agencies retained their positions. This information was conveyed in a statement issued by the President’s Special Adviser on Media & Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, in Abuja.

The appointed chief executives, both new and returning, now lead agencies including the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Nigerian Communications Satellite Limited (NIGCOMSAT), National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC), and Nigerian Postal Service (NIPOST).

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A review of the appointments reveals that three top executives have been replaced with new individuals, while two of the executives have been retained for another five-year tenure.

President Tinubu has approved Aminu Maida as the new Executive Vice Chairman/Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the NCC, succeeding Umar Danbatta. Nkechi Egerton-Idehen has been appointed as the new Managing Director/CEO of NIGCOMSAT, replacing Tukur Funtua.

Additionally, Tola Odeyemi has been named the new Postmaster General/CEO, succeeding Sunday Adepoju at NIPOST.

However, Kashifu Abdullahi, the Director General of NITDA, and Vincent Olatunji, the National Commissioner of NDPC, will continue in their current positions.

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The removal of some of the chief executives may come as a surprise to them, as they had a few years remaining in their tenures before their scheduled expiration.

For instance, the former EVC of the NCC, Mr. Danbatta, was removed three years after his reappointment and confirmation by the Senate in July 2020 for a second term of five years by former President Muhammadu Buhari.

Similarly, the former NIPOST boss, Mr. Adepoju, was dismissed barely a year after assuming office. Likewise, the replacement of the NIGCOMSAT chief, Mr. Funtua, occurred less than a year after his appointment in December by Mr. Buhari.

As of the current time, no official reasons have been provided for these dismissals.

In the midst of endeavors to harness Nigeria’s technological and digital economic potential to bolster the nation’s economy and enhance financial inclusion, Mr. Ngelale stated that the president has also sanctioned the appointment of Idris Alubankudi as his new Special Adviser on Technology and Digital Economy.

All appointments, as outlined in the statement, are to take immediate effect.

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Mr. Maida’s professional background encompasses nearly two decades of diverse international experience in FinTech, Telecoms, and Enterprise Technology. Prior to joining Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System Plc (NIBSS) as Executive Director of Technology and Operations, he served as the Chief Technology Officer at the Nigerian-based FinTech firm, Arca Payments Network, and held a senior management position at Cisco Systems UK. He holds an MEng in Information Systems Engineering from Imperial College London and a PhD in Electrical & Electronic Engineering from the University of Bath, UK.

According to her LinkedIn profile, Mrs. Egerton-Idehen is a dynamic and high-energy leader known for setting clear visions, devising comprehensive strategies, and assembling award-winning sales & marketing teams throughout her career. She is described as an accomplished senior executive with experience in Fortune 500 technology companies, and has also played roles as an angel investor, strategic advisor, and spokesperson. Her expertise has been instrumental in guiding startups and businesses to successfully launch products/services, generate revenue, and build high-performing sales teams. With nearly two decades in the technology sector, she has managed sales teams in multinational organizations such as Ericsson, Nokia-Siemens, and Meta, operating across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. Mrs. Egerton-Idehen is also the author of the Amazon bestseller, “Be Fearless.”

Mrs. Odeyemi is a seasoned Public Policy Professional with a foundation in Electrical and Systems Engineering. She has demonstrated proficiency in leveraging technology for policy/regulatory compliance and formulating technology policies. With over 15 years of experience in the technology policy arena, she has a track record of overseeing technical teams and ensuring the accomplishment of core objectives within organizational frameworks. Mrs. Odeyemi possesses extensive expertise in advisory services for policy implementation, both in government and in private sector-led strategic initiatives, focusing on frameworks for Public Sector, Technology projects, and Infrastructure financing.