Idris Olorunnimbe

Last updated
Idris Olorunnimbe
Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission
Personal details
Born Lagos State
CitizenshipNigerian
NationalityNigeria
Alma mater University of Lagos

Idris Olorunnimbe is a Nigerian lawyer, entrepreneur, creative industry executive and public administrator. He was appointed as Chairman of the Board of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) by President Bola Tinubu in August 2025. [1] [2]

Contents

Early life and education

Olorunnimbe studied law at the University of Lagos and attended the Nigerian Law School, after which he began his career as a legal practitioner. [3]

Career

Olorunnimbe established the Temple Management Company (TMC), an agency involved in managing talents and projects across entertainment, media and sports in Africa. [4] He later served as Special Adviser on Civic Engagement to the Governor of Lagos State, Akinwunmi Ambode, where he promoted civic participation and youth empowerment. He was also a member of the board of the Lagos State Employment Trust Fund (LSETF), where he chaired the Stakeholder and Governance Committee. [5] [6] [7] [8]

Appointment as NCC Chairman

In August 2025, President Bola Tinubu appointed Olorunnimbe as Chairman of the Board of the Nigerian Communications Commission, following the withdrawal of his earlier nomination as Chairman of the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC). [9] [10] As NCC Board Chairman, he works alongside Dr Aminu Maida, the Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, in overseeing regulation of Nigeria’s telecommunications sector with a focus on broadband expansion, digital inclusion and consumer protection.

Personal life

Olorunnimbe is married with children. He is noted for his involvement in civic engagement initiatives, youth development and cultural projects. [11]

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. ↑ Nation, The (2022-11-12). "Idris Olorunnimbe: The man, the temple, and Ogidi". The Nation Newspaper. Retrieved 2025-08-17.
  5. ↑ "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.
  6. ↑ "Learn from Bisola Aiyeola, Akah Nnani, Idris Olorunnimbe and More! | LSETF | Lagos State Employment Trust Fund". lsetf.ng. Retrieved 2025-08-17.
  7. ↑ insidekaduna (2025-03-11). "Why Idris Olorunnimbe's Appointment is a Step in the Right Direction by Babajide Fadoju". insidekaduna. Retrieved 2025-08-24.
  8. ↑ "NUGA: UNILAG appoints Olorunnimbe as Project Lead Coordinator" . Retrieved 2025-08-24.
  9. ↑ Aro, Busola (2025-08-12). "Idris Olorunnimbe named NCC board chair -- months after withdrawal of UBEC appointment". TheCable. Retrieved 2025-08-17.
  10. ↑ "Breaking: Tinubu taps Idris Olorunnimbe as NCC Chairman" . Retrieved 2025-08-17.
  11. ↑ Yusuf, Ayo (2022-11-11). "Idris Olorunnimbe: Driving Holistic Change in the Creative Sector". THISDAYLIVE. Retrieved 2025-08-17.
This page is based on this Wikipedia article
Text is available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license; additional terms may apply.
Images, videos and audio are available under their respective licenses.