Dr. Bosun Tijani, a Nigerian technologist and entrepreneur, is the newly elected Vice Chair of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Council for 2025.
He is Nigeria’s current Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, and will bring a wealth of experience and expertise to his new role at United Nations’ ITU.
Background and Career: Dr. Tijani’s journey to the top of Nigeria’s digital economy landscape began with his co-founding of Co-Creation Hub (CcHUB), a leading pan-African technology and innovation center with presence in Nigeria, Kenya, Rwanda, and Namibia.
Under his leadership, CcHUB became a vital catalyst for Africa’s tech ecosystem, promoting collaboration, knowledge sharing, and groundbreaking solutions.
Appointment to ITU Roles
Dr. Tijani’s appointment as Vice Chair of the ITU Council speaks to his exceptional leadership skills and expertise in digital development.
Techparley gathered that earlier in October, 2024, he was appointed Co-Chair of the ITU’s International Advisory Body for Submarine Cable Resilience, where he is working alongside Prof. Sandra Maximiano to promote dialogue and collaboration on improving submarine cable resilience.
Vision for Digital Development
In a LinkedIn post announcing his appointment, the tech leader noted that he would “champion global collaboration around resilient infrastructure, meaningful access, digital literacy, cybersecurity, and trusted digital public infrastructure.”
Key Focus Areas
- Resilient Infrastructure: Developing robust digital infrastructure to support economic growth and social development.
- Meaningful Access: Ensuring affordable and reliable internet access for all.
- Digital Literacy: Promoting digital skills training to empower individuals and bridge the digital divide.
- Cybersecurity: Enhancing cybersecurity measures to protect individuals and organizations from online threats.
- Trusted Digital Public Infrastructure: Building trust in digital public infrastructure to facilitate economic growth and social development.
