Senate Confirms Prof Bindawa As NCC Non-Executive Commissioner

“The Nomination of Professor Mansur Anwalu Bindawa is Confirmed as New Non-Executive Commissioner of the Nigerian Communications Commission,” a tweet from the Senate read.

The confirmation of Bindawa followed the consideration of a report by the Senate Committee on Communications which did not indict him.

Oloriegbe, acknowledged that his nomination is consistent with the provisions of Sections 5(3); 8(1); and 11(2) of the Nigerian Communications Act, 2003.

According to him, Bandiwa met all the statutory requirements necessary for his appointment as Non-Executive Commissioner on the NCC Board.

He said the nominee has not been indicted by any administrative/judicial panel or court of law for abusing previous office held.