Nigeria’s Communication Minister, Bosun Tijani Elected Vice Chairman, ITU Council

The Minister, Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani has been elected as the Vice Chairman of the International Telecommunications Union (ITU) Council, 2025 in Geneva, Switzerland

Bosun’s emergence is a global demonstration of Nigeria’s commitment to digital transformation and inclusive innovation.

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.

Bosun Tijani, in his acceptance speech, expressed delight “Nigeria remains committed in her resolve to support the collective mission of the ITU particularly by prioritising in its key areas such as provision of resilient and sustainable digital infrastructures, timely access by all communities especially the underserved to meaningful connectivity amongst others.”

With this leadership position, Nigeria is ready in an enhanced capacity to shape the future of digital development on the African continent and beyond.

The Minister commended 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.

Minister added “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.”

Tijani also congratulated the ITU Chair, Ms. Cristiana Flutur of Romania pledging to work closely with her to attain shared goals.

He urged all the members to “make the ITU a beacon of inclusive innovation and trusted collaboration for today and future generations.”