Buhari Approves Reconstitution of NBC Board

President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the reconstitution of the Governing Board of the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC), after the tenure of the former Board expired.  The new Board has a three-year tenure.The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, said in a statement issued in Abuja Wednesday, that Hon Bashir Omolaja Bolarinwa is the new Board Chairman.Other members, who were appointed to represent various interests as stipulated by the NBC Act include Mr. Wada Asab Ibrahim, Mr. Iheanyichukwu Azubike Dike, Mrs. Adesola Oyinloye Ndu and Mr. OlaniyanOlatunji Badmus.

Also on the Board are Mr. Bashir Ibrahim, Mr. Obiora Ilo, Mr, Ahmad Sajo, Engr. Bayo Erikitola, a representative of the State SecurityService, a representative of the Federal Ministry of Information and Culture as well as the Director-General of the Commission.