Idris Olorunnimbe

Idris Olorunnimbe is a Nigerian lawyer, entrepreneur, creative industry executive and public administrator appointed as Chairman of the Board of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) by President Bola Tinubu in August 2025.[1][2] A graduate of the University of Lagos and the Nigerian Law School, he began his career as a legal practitioner before establishing the Temple Management Company (TMC), an agency involved in managing talents and projects across entertainment, media and sports in Africa.[3] Olorunnimbe later served as Special Adviser on Civic Engagement to the Governor of Lagos State, Akinwunmi Ambode, and was a member of the board of the Lagos State Employment Trust Fund (LSETF), where he chaired the Stakeholder and Governance Committee.[4][5][6] His appointment as NCC Board Chairman, confirmed in August 2025, positions him alongside Dr Aminu Maida, who continues as Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, in overseeing regulation of Nigeria’s telecommunications sector with focus on broadband expansion, digital inclusion and consumer protection. He is also noted for his involvement in civic engagement initiatives, youth development and cultural projects, and is married with children.[7][8]

References

  1. ^ BellaNaija.com (2025-03-13). "President Bola Ahmed Tinubu Appoints Idris Olorunnimbe, Mohammed Aminu & Others to Drive Education Reforms". BellaNaija. Retrieved 2025-08-17.
  2. ^ "Idris Olorunnimbe Appointed NCC Board Chair After UBEC Appointment Withdrawal". Nigerian Bulletin - News, Lifestyle, Marketplace, Community. 2025-08-13. Retrieved 2025-08-17.
  3. ^ Yusuf, Ayo (2022-11-11). "Idris Olorunnimbe: Driving Holistic Change in the Creative Sector". THISDAYLIVE. Retrieved 2025-08-17.
  4. ^ "President Tinubu announces ex-LSETF Chair Idris Olorunnimbe as Chairman of NCC and Vice Chairman of Universal Service Provision Fund". The Government and Business Journal. 2025-08-13. Retrieved 2025-08-17.
  5. ^ "Breaking: Tinubu taps Idris Olorunnimbe as NCC Chairman". Retrieved 2025-08-17.
  6. ^ "Learn from Bisola Aiyeola, Akah Nnani, Idris Olorunnimbe and More! | LSETF | Lagos State Employment Trust Fund". lsetf.ng. Retrieved 2025-08-17.
  7. ^ Aro, Busola (2025-08-12). "Idris Olorunnimbe named NCC board chair -- months after withdrawal of UBEC appointment". TheCable. Retrieved 2025-08-17.
  8. ^ Nation, The (2022-11-12). "Idris Olorunnimbe: The man, the temple, and Ogidi". The Nation Newspaper. Retrieved 2025-08-17.
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