The Board of Commissioners is charged with the governance of the Nigerian Communications Commission and has oversight functions over all of the Commission's activities. Its nine (9) members are appointed by the President, subject to confirmation by the Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria; this includes the EVC and the two Executive Commissioners, and the six non-Executive members representing each of the six geopolitical zones in Nigeria.

The Commission Secretariat is charged with carrying out the secretarial responsibilities of the Commission. It prepares and evaluates all agreements between the Commission its contractors and consultants as well as develops and reviews Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) between the Commission and other agencies. It executes agreements/MoUs in conjunction with designated signatories of the Commission. The CS is responsible for keeping official records, vital documents and the Official Seal of the Commission.

The Internal Audit Department Reports is charged with providing independent assurance to the Board and Management on the operating efficiency and effectiveness of internal controls and policies. It ensures the Commission’s adherence to Finance & Accounting Regulations, Treasury Circulars, Public Service Rules, and other Government Regulations by reviewing systems and procedures across all Departments.

HEAD: Mrs. Stella Erebor

The Corporate Services Department is responsible for providing and maintaining a conducive work environment, tools, and support services.

DIRECTOR: Mr. Usman Malah

The Public Affairs Department is responsible for managing the Commission’s public relations, strategic communications/interactions and stakeholder engagements. It is charged with promoting and projecting the reputation of the Commission, brand management and content creation.

HEAD: Nnenna Ukoha

The Corporate Planning Strategy & Risk Management Department is responsible for developing strategies to achieve organizational goals, developing the policies and processes that support these goals and identifying and mitigating potential risks. It also coordinates the conduct of regulatory impact assessment for the Commission.

DIRECTOR: Mr. Kelechi Nwankwo

The Policy Competition and Economic Analysis Department is responsible for the development and implementation of economic regulations for the industry. The Department is charged with assessing the performance/financial health of the industry, level of competition and monitoring of anti-competitive behaviors to ensure the sustainability of industry performance.

DIRECTOR: Mr. Ayuba Shuaibu

The Finance Services Department is responsible for maintaining the financial and accounting records of the Commission based on acceptable International Financial Regulatory Standards and enabling laws/regulations. The Department functions to ensure the financial health, optimization of financial resources and support for the overall business strategy and operations of the Commission.

DIRECTOR: Mr. Yakubu Gontor

The Procurement Department is responsible for conducting procurement activities for the Commission in accordance with the Public Procurement Act 2007 to minimize costs and ensure value for money.

HEAD: Mrs. Adejoke Atte

The Universal Service Provision Secretariat is responsible for the day-to-day administration of the Universal Service Provision Fund. USPF is also responsible for identifying access gaps and designing incentives and initiatives that would promote the rollout of sustainable ICT services in rural, unserved and underserved areas.

SECRETARY: Mr. Oluyomi Arowosafe