By Victor Ahiuma-Young

The Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, has reconstituted the leadership of the Digital Bridge Institute, DBI, with the appointment of Princess Oforitsenere Emiko as Interim Chairman of the Institute’s Governing Board, in a move aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s digital economy and capacity-building efforts.

Princess Emiko has already paid an unscheduled visit to the Institute’s headquarters in Utako, Abuja, where she met with the President and Chief Executive Officer of DBI, Mr David Daser, to discuss the future direction of the organisation.

A statement by DBI’s Head, Public Affairs, Soji-Eze Fagbemi, said the meeting focused on strategic priorities designed to enhance DBI’s role as Nigeria’s leading capacity-building institution for the communications and digital technology sectors.

Also present at the meeting was the Institute Secretary, Mrs Tonia Ansa-Otudor.

The appointment of Princess Emiko forms part of the NCC’s broader strategy to reposition the Institute to meet the evolving demands of Nigeria’s communications sector and rapidly expanding digital economy.
Joining her on the interim board are Engr Abraham Oshadami, Executive Commissioner, Technical Services, NCC, and Ms Rimini Makama, Executive Commissioner, Stakeholder Management, NCC, who will serve as interim board members.

The new leadership is expected to drive a fresh phase of institutional transformation, innovation and growth at the Institute.

Established by the NCC in 2004, the Digital Bridge Institute was created to provide specialised training and capacity development in telecommunications and information technology.

With the communications industry evolving into a broader digital economy driven by emerging technologies and innovation, the need for skilled professionals and sustainable capacity-building programmes has become increasingly important.

Industry observers say the leadership changes reflect the strategic importance of DBI in developing the human capital needed to support Nigeria’s digital transformation agenda.

Princess Emiko’s visit is seen as an early indication of the board’s commitment to stakeholder engagement and positioning the Institute for greater relevance in the country’s digital future.