By Othniel Canice, Abuja
Nigeria’s Minster of Communications ,Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr Bosun Tijani has been elected as the Vice Chair of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Council 2025.
Announcing the historic development , Dr. Tijani described his election as a “profound honour,” expressing appreciation 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 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. “
Dr Tijani further disclosed that this role aligns with Nigeria’s national digital priorities, especially as outlined in the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Tinubu.
“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. “
“As Minister, I see this role as an opportunity to strengthen our voice on the global stage while deepening our commitment at home. From expanding connectivity in underserved areas to equipping young Nigerians with digital skills, our national priorities — under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda — align strongly with the ITU’s vision of leaving no one behind in the digital revolution.”
The 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 secure and sustainable digital future.
The ITU is the leading United Nations agency for information and communication technologies. The Council, composed of 48 ITU Member States, acts as the Union’s governing body in the interval between plenipotentia conferences.