The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has appointed Princess Oforitsenere Emiko as Interim Chairman of the Governing Board of the Digital Bridge Institute (DBI), signaling a renewed commitment to repositioning the Institute as a key driver of Nigeria’s digital economy and communications sector development.
Joining her on the interim board are Engr. Abraham Oshadami, Executive Commissioner, Technical Services, and Ms. Rimini Makama, Executive Commissioner, Stakeholder Management. The interim board will work closely with the President and Chief Executive Officer of DBI, Mr. David Daser, as well as other board members whose tenures remain active, to implement the Institute’s transformation agenda.
Established by the NCC in May 2004, the Digital Bridge Institute was created as a specialised centre for telecommunications and information technology training. Over the past two decades, the communications landscape has evolved significantly, expanding beyond traditional telecommunications into a rapidly growing digital economy. This transformation has increased the demand for advanced technical expertise, continuous professional development, and robust communications infrastructure capable of supporting national growth and competitiveness.
The NCC’s renewed vision for DBI is anchored on developing the human capital required to sustain Nigeria’s digital future. With nearly 70 per cent of the country’s population under the age of 30, the Institute’s repositioning is expected to equip young Nigerians with critical digital and technical skills, helping to bridge existing capacity gaps and accelerate technology adoption across key sectors of the economy.
Under its new strategic direction, DBI will focus on five core pillars: Education and Training, Research and Development, Innovation, Economic Impact and Growth, and Emerging Policy and Regulation. The transformation framework was developed through extensive consultations involving the NCC, the Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, the Federal Ministry of Education and TETFund, the Federal Ministry of Science and Technology, and the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI).
The initiative reflects the NCC’s broader objective of strengthening Nigeria’s digital ecosystem by building a globally competitive workforce, fostering innovation, and enhancing the country’s capacity to meet the evolving demands of the communications and technology sectors.
