The Senate has officially confirmed the appointment of Dr. Aminu Maida as the Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communication Commission (NCC). The confirmation follows the presentation and adoption of a report by the Committee on Communication, chaired by Sen. Bilbis Ikra (APC- Zamfara), during the Committee of the Whole session on Thursday.<\/p>\n
Chairman Ikra presented the committee’s report, urging the Senate to consider and approve President Bola Tinubu’s request for the confirmation of Dr. Aminu Maida as the Chairman of the NCC. This request aligns with Section 8 (1) of the Nigerian Communication Commission (NCC) Establishment Act, 2003.<\/p>\n
Ikra emphasized that the committee had diligently screened Dr. Maida, ensuring that he met all security clearance requirements and possessed the necessary qualifications, professional experience, competence, and regulatory capacity essential for steering the NCC towards continued success.<\/p>\n
With the endorsement of the committee, Ikra urged the Senate to approve the nomination, highlighting Dr. Maida’s suitability for the role.<\/p>\n
Subsequently, the Senate, in a unanimous decision, confirmed the appointment of Dr. Aminu Maida as the Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communication Commission.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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