Nigeria’s Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani, has been elected Vice Chair of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Council 2025.
Dr. Tijani made the announcement via a LinkedIn post on Tuesday, expressing his gratitude to the ITU leadership and Member States for the trust placed in him.
“It is a profound honour to be elected Vice Chair of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Council 2025. I thank the ITU leadership and Member States for this trust, and I look forward to working closely with the Council Chair Ms. Cristiana Flutur and fellow Council members to advance our shared mission of inclusive digital development,” the minister stated.
What will Dr. Tijani do differently?
Describing the appointment as timely, the minister said the role will see him championing “global collaboration around resilient infrastructure, meaningful access, digital literacy, cybersecurity, and trusted digital public infrastructure.”
He said, “This appointment comes at a pivotal time, when global cooperation is essential to shaping a connected, secure, and sustainable digital future.
“Through this new responsibility, I will champion global collaboration around resilient infrastructure, meaningful access, digital literacy, cybersecurity, and trusted digital public infrastructure – building on the progress we’re already making and helping shape digital policies that truly empower people everywhere,” he added.
What is ITU?
The ITU is a specialized agency of the United Nations that plays a crucial role in shaping the global digital landscape. Its primary objective is to promote international cooperation in the field of telecommunications and information and communication technologies (ICTs).
What you should know
As Vice Chair of the ITU Council, Dr. Tijani will work closely with the Council Chair, Ms. Cristiana Flutur, and fellow Council members to advance the ITU’s mission and promote digital development globally.
Expected Impact on Nigeria
The minister’s appointment is seen as a significant milestone for Nigeria’s digital economy. In his post on Linkedin, he highlighted that he would leverage this role to strengthen Nigeria’s voice on the global stage while deepening its commitment to digital development at home.
On Nigeria’s national priorities, under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, he noted that he would align strongly with the ITU’s vision of leaving no one behind in the digital revolution.
Talking Points
- Dr. Tijani’s appointment, for us at Techparley, means that the world is acknowledging Nigeria’s growing influence in global digital affairs, especially under the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
- The ITU plays a critical role in shaping the global digital landscape, and Dr. Tijani’s leadership will help advance Nigeria’s interests and priorities.
- The appointment is expected to boost Nigeria’s digital economy and promote international cooperation in the field of telecommunications and ICTs.
- At Techparley, we also think this is a good score card for the Minister, Nigeria, and Africa. And, we will continue to track developments as they unfold.
