Pres. Buhari nominates Tinubu's aide, others as NCC commissioner, Chairman

President Buhari has requested the Senate to confirm nominees into positions of Chairman, Executive Commissioner, and Non Executive Commissioners of Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). In a letter
dated August 2nd and sent to President of the Senate, Bukola Saraki, Senator Olabiyi Durojaiye (South West) was nominated as Chairman, while Sunday Dare who is the media aide of Bola Tinubu was nominated 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).