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Our Trustees
Distinguished national leaders guiding NIG’s institutional legacy.

The Board of Trustees of the Nigeria Internet Group comprises eminent Nigerians whose leadership, experience and public service have contributed to the development of communications, technology, education, engineering, finance and national policy.

Their stewardship reflects NIG’s long-standing commitment to credible advocacy, responsible Internet development and multi-stakeholder engagement for Nigeria’s digital future.

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Nigeria Internet Group Board of Trustees
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Nigeria Internet Group
Trusteeship
Preserving the mandate and integrity of the Group.

NIG’s trustees provide institutional continuity, credibility and strategic guidance, helping ensure that the Group remains focused on its founding objectives and its contribution to Internet development in Nigeria.

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Institutional Oversight

Helping preserve NIG’s purpose as an independent, non-profit platform for Internet advocacy and development.

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Providing credibility, experience and historical perspective to support the work of the Group.

Strategic Guidance

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National Impact

Strengthening NIG’s contribution to digital inclusion, policy advocacy and Nigeria’s Internet ecosystem.

Board of Trustees
Eminent Nigerians associated with the governance and legacy of NIG.

The following trustees represent a broad spectrum of national leadership across communications, technology, academia, engineering, public service, banking and enterprise.

Chairman

Engr. Olawale Ige, MFR

Chairman, NIG Board of Trustees and former Honourable Minister of Communications.

HRH Eze Engr. Cletus Ogbonnaya Iromantu

Pioneer Executive Vice Chairman / Chief Executive, Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC).

Chief Don Obot Etiebet

Atuekong Annang and former Honourable Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources.

Professor Sonni A. Sanni

Former Executive Director, National Centre for Technology Management (NACETEM), Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife.

Professor Caleb Adeniyi Osuntogun

National Programme Director / Chief Executive, Foundation for Environmental Development and Education in Nigeria (FEDEN).

Engr. (Mrs.) Joanna Maduka

Former Vice President, Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE).

Dr. Shamsuddeen Usman

Former Deputy Governor, Financial Sector Surveillance, Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), and former Honourable Minister.

Engr. Ernest C. Ndukwe

Immediate Past Executive Vice Chairman / Chief Executive Officer, Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC).

Professor Cleopas Angaye

Former Director General, National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA).

Engr. Yomi Bolorinwa

Former Director General, National Broadcasting Commission (NBC).

Mr. Chima Onyekwere

Founder / Managing Director & CEO, Linkserve Limited; Founder, SAAP-Tech (Nigeria) Limited and Dealers Warehouse Limited.

Engr. Titi-Omo Etu

Immediate Past National President, Association of Telecommunications Companies of Nigeria (ATCON).

Mr. Jim Ovia

Former President, Nigeria Internet Group; former Managing Director / CEO, Zenith Bank Plc; Chairman, Visafone Nigeria.

Dr. (Engr.) Emmanuel E. Ekuwem

Vice Chairman / CEO, Teledom Group; former President of NIG; former National President of ATCON.

Professor Julius Okojie

Former Director General, National Universities Commission (NUC).

Engr. Lanre Ajayi

Former National President, ATCON; immediate past President of NIG; Managing Director / CEO, PINet Informatics.

Dr. Eugene Juwah

Former Executive Vice Chairman / Chief Executive, Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC).

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A Legacy of Service
NIG continues to build on the vision of Nigeria’s Internet pioneers.

The contribution of NIG’s trustees reinforces the Group’s commitment to credible leadership, inclusive participation and sustained advocacy for a stronger Internet ecosystem in Nigeria.

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