The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) has elected Bosun Tijani, Nigeria’s minister of communications, innovation, and digital economy, as vice‑chair of the ITU Council 2025.
Tijani announced his election in a statement on Tuesday.
The ITU is the United Nations specialised agency for
information and communication technologies (ICTs). It was established to
promote international cooperation in telecommunications and strives to connect
all people worldwide.
The minister’s election is the “first time in 50 years” that
Nigeria will be elected to a leadership position in the ITU council.
He thanked the ITU leadership, member states, and President
Bola Tinubu for his endorsement.
“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,” Tijani said.
“This appointment, which is the first for Nigeria to a
leadership role in the ITU Council in nearly 50 years, comes at a pivotal time,
when global cooperation is essential to shaping a connected, secure, and
sustainable digital future.
“I am grateful to His Excellency President @officialABAT,
GCFR for his formal endorsement ahead of my election to this position.
“From expanding connectivity in underserved areas to
equipping young Nigerians with digital skills, our national priorities — under
Mr. President’s Renewed Hope Agenda — align strongly with the ITU’s vision of
leaving no one behind in the digital revolution and I see this role as an
opportunity to strengthen Nigeria’s voice on the global stage while deepening
our commitment at home.”
With the new responsibility, Tijani said he would 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”.
On February 26, Nigeria held the world’s first global summit on submarine cable resilience with Doreen Bogdan‑Martin, the ITU secretary‑general, in attendance.
Tijani, who co‑chairs the international advisory
body on submarine cable resilience, said the summit highlighted the need for
global collaboration to address vulnerabilities and ensure a resilient and
secure communications network.
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