NCC Board Visits Digital Bridge Institute
OpenLife Nigeria reports that the recent inspection visit by members of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) Board to the Digital Bridge Institute (DBI), Lagos Campus, has stirred industry expectations of a renewed strategic push to deepen Nigeria’s digital capacity building and strengthen the nation’s telecommunications ecosystem.
The high-powered delegation, led by the Chairman of the NCC Board, Chief Idris Olorunnimbe, alongside the Executive Vice-Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Aminu Maida, toured the facilities of the institute in Oshodi, Lagos State, on Friday, January 30, 2026.
Other members of the team included Princess Oforitsenere Emiko, Engr. Ikechukwu Ugwuegede, Hon. Chris Okorie, and the Executive Commissioner for Stakeholder Management, Ms. Rimini Makama.
They were received by the Head of the DBI Lagos Campus, Mr. Akin Ogunlade, who led the tour of the institution’s training laboratories, digital infrastructure, and learning facilities.
Though the visit was officially described as an inspection tour, observers believe it could mark the beginning of a broader reform and investment programme aimed at repositioning DBI as a central hub for advanced digital skills development in Nigeria.
With the Federal Government intensifying its focus on the digital economy, broadband penetration, and technology-driven growth, the inspection is widely seen as a strategic move to evaluate DBI’s readiness to meet emerging workforce demands across the telecom and ICT sectors.
Industry stakeholders speculate that the NCC may be considering expanded funding, upgraded training facilities, and enhanced curriculum development to align DBI’s programmes with global best practices in areas such as cybersecurity, data analytics, artificial intelligence, 5G technologies, and broadband infrastructure deployment.
The visit is also thought to reflect the Commission’s desire to strengthen the talent pipeline required to sustain regulatory efficiency, industry innovation, and service quality in Nigeria’s fast-evolving communications landscape.
The presence of top-level NCC officials further underscores the importance the Commission attaches to human capital development as a critical enabler of sustainable sector growth.
Analysts suggest that the inspection may culminate in a comprehensive assessment report that could guide future investments, partnerships with global technology institutions, and policy adjustments aimed at enhancing technical capacity across the industry.
As Nigeria accelerates its digital transformation agenda, the NCC’s engagement with DBI is expected to play a pivotal role in shaping the next phase of telecom sector development.
The visit has therefore raised anticipation of concrete actions that could significantly elevate the institute’s role in producing world-class digital professionals, while reinforcing the country’s competitiveness in the global digital economy.
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