Global Digital Revolution: Nigeria Minister Emerges Two-Term ITU VC
By Ayoni M. Agbabiaka, Abuja
Minister of the Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani has re-emerged as Vice Chair of the International Telecommunications Union (ITU) Council 2025. The election took place in Geneva, Switzerland during the the ongoing ITU Conference.
According to a statement by the Head of Press and Public Relations Unit, Eunice Akro, the re-election is a remarkable milestone for Nigeria, and a global testament of Nigeria’s commitment to digital transformation and inclusive innovation.
Dr. Tijani in his acceptance speech, congratulated the ITU Chair, Ms. Cristiana Flutur of Romania pledging to work closely with her to attain shared goals, while calling on all to, “make the ITU a beacon of inclusive innovation and trusted collaboration for today and future generations.”
He said, “Yet we are also uniquely privileged to witness the transformative power of digital technology, a force that allows us to be more introspective, inclusive and informed as we shape the future.
Nigeria remains committed in her resolve to support the collective mission of the ITU, particularly by prioritising in it’s key areas such as provision of resilient and sustainable digital infrastructures, timely access by all communities especially the underserved to meaningful connectivity.”
The Minister expressed appreciation to the ITU Secretary General, Ms. Doreen Bogdan-Martin, the management team and all member states for the trust placed on him, while pointing out that the world is presently in a defining moment, made by the accelerating pace of technological change and deep structural shifts in our societies.
With this leadership position, Nigeria is poised in an enhanced capacity to shape the future of digital development on the African continent and beyond.
The ITU Conference is currently in progress in Geneva, Switzerland.
The ITU founded in 1865 is the oldest specialised United Nations (UN) agency responsible for information and communications technologies (ICTs) and is charged with global mandate of connecting the world through innovative, inclusive and sustainable digital solutions, facilitating connectivity in communication networks.
