President Muhammadu Buhari today, August 2, 2016, nominated the chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), this is according to the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Mr Femi Adesina.
In a letter dated August 2, 2016, sent to President of the Senate, Abubakar Bukola Saraki, the President also requested the Senate to confirm nominees into positions of Executive Commissioner and Non-Executive Commissioners of the NCC.
According to the letter, Senator Olabiyi Durojaiye (South West) was nominated as Chairman, while Mr. Sunday Dare (South West) got the nod as Executive Commissioner, Stakeholders Management.
Those nominated as Non-Executive Commissioners are: Aliyu Sa’idu Abubakar (North East), Clement Omeiza Baiye (North Central), Chief Okoi Ofem Obono Obla (South South), Pastor Ezekiel Yissa (North Central) and Senator Ifeanyi Ararume (South East).
The nominations are in accordance with Section 8(1) of the Nigerian Communications Commission Act 2003, the statement read.
