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Bosun Tijani, Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, has been elected as the vice-chair of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Council for the 2025 to 2026 term.
The appointment signals Nigeria’s first leadership role at the ITU Council in nearly five decades. According to Tijani, on LinkedIn, this role is an opportunity to strengthen Nigeria’s voice on the global stage while deepening its commitment at home.
“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,” Tijani stated.
Nigeria currently holds one of the 13 African seats on the 48-member ITU council. This new role enables Tijani to contribute to and lead conversations that shape global telecom norms and standards.
“From expanding connectivity in underserved areas to equipping young Nigerians with digital skills, our national priorities align strongly with the ITU’s vision of leaving no one behind in the digital revolution,” Tijani added.
Countries such as Rwanda, South Africa, and Côte d’Ivoire already hold key ITU committee positions.
