The Board of the Nigerian Communications Commission has appointed Princess Oforitsenere Emiko as Interim Chairman of the governing board of the Digital Bridge Institute (DBI), as part of efforts to reposition the institution for the next phase of Nigeria’s communications sector and digital economy development.
The appointment was announced in a statement signed by the NCC’s Director of Public Affairs, Nnenna Ukoha, on June 8, 2026.
According to the Commission, Emiko will be joined on the interim board by Abraham Oshadami and Rimini Makama, who will serve as interim board members.
The new leadership team will work alongside DBI President and Chief Executive Officer, David Daser, as well as other board members whose tenures remain valid, to drive the institute’s transformation agenda.
Established by the NCC in May 2004, the Digital Bridge Institute was created as a specialized centre for telecommunications and information technology training. However, the Commission noted that the rapid evolution of technology and the expansion of the sector into a broader digital economy now require a more dynamic institution capable of meeting emerging industry demands.
The NCC said the transformation is aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s capacity in digital skills development, innovation, research, and policy, while supporting the country’s ambitions in communications infrastructure and digital economy growth.
The Commission emphasized that the initiative is particularly important for Nigeria’s youthful population, noting that about 70 percent of Nigerians are under the age of 30. It said the revamped institute would focus on equipping young people with advanced technical skills and addressing capability gaps that hinder technology adoption across the communications sector.
Under the new strategy, DBI will concentrate on five key pillars: Education and Training, Research and Development, Innovation, Economic Impact and Growth, and Emerging Policy and Regulation.
The NCC disclosed that the repositioning plan was developed through consultations with several government institutions, including the Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, the Federal Ministry of Education, the Tertiary Education Trust Fund, the Federal Ministry of Science and Technology, and the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure.
The Commission said the reforms are intended to position DBI as a leading institution for developing the skilled workforce required to support Nigeria’s growing digital economy and communications ecosystem.
