Nigeria’s Honourable Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani, has been elected as the Vice Chair of the International Telecommunications Union (ITU) Council, 2025.
The election took place in Geneva, Switzerland against the backdrop of the ongoing ITU Conference.
A statement issued on Wednesday by Eunice Akro, Deputy Director/ Head of Press and Public Relations Unit, noted that the Minister's emergence is a global testament of Nigeria's commitment to digital transformation and inclusive innovation and a remarkable milestone for Nigeria.
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.
Dr. Bosun Tijani in acceptance of his role as Vice Chair, expressed delight with the latest development.
He said "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,"
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 Minister appreciated 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.
Speaking further the Minister 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."
Dr. Tijani congratulated the ITU Chair, Ms. Cristiana Flutur of Romania pledging to work closely with her to attain shared goals.
He called on all to, "make the ITU a beacon of inclusive innovation and trusted collaboration for today and future generations."