THE NEWLY appointed Interim Chairperson of the Governing Board of the Digital Bridge Institute (DBI), Princess Oforitsenere Emiko, has paid an unscheduled visit to the Institute’s headquarters in Utako, Abuja, where she met with the President/Chief Executive Officer of DBI, Mr. David Daser, to discuss the future direction of the Institute.
The meeting, which underscored the commitment of the new leadership to the advancement of the Institute, focused on strategic priorities aimed at strengthening DBI’s role as Nigeria’s foremost capacity-building institution for the communications and digital technology sectors.
Also present at the meeting was the Institute Secretary, Mrs. Tonia Ansa-Otudor, who joined Daser to welcome the new board chairman.
Princess Emiko’s visit comes shortly after her appointment by the Board of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) as Interim Chairman of the DBI Governing Board.
The appointment is part of the Commission’s broader strategy to reposition the Institute to effectively support the evolving needs of Nigeria’s communications sector and rapidly expanding digital economy.
Joining Princess Emiko on the interim board are Engr. Abraham Oshadami, Executive Commissioner, Technical Services, NCC, and Ms. Rimini Makama, Executive Commissioner, Stakeholder Management, NCC, who have been appointed as interim board members.
Together with the President/CEO of DBI and other board members whose tenures remain valid, the interim leadership is expected to drive a new phase of institutional transformation and growth.
Established by the Nigerian Communications Commission in May 2004, the Digital Bridge Institute was created as a specialised centre for training and capacity development in telecommunications and information technology.
Over the past two decades, the communications landscape has undergone significant transformation, expanding beyond traditional telecommunications into a dynamic digital economy powered by emerging technologies, innovation, and digital services.
As Nigeria continues to deepen its digital transformation agenda, the need for highly skilled professionals, specialised training programmes, and sustainable capacity-building initiatives has become increasingly important.
The NCC’s decision to strengthen the leadership of DBI reflects the strategic importance of the Institute in developing the human capital required to support national digital development objectives.
The visit by Princess Emiko is widely seen as an early demonstration of the new board’s commitment to engaging stakeholders and charting a clear path for the Institute’s continued relevance and impact in Nigeria’s digital future.
