Nigeria Calls for Stronger African Unity Ahead of Global Telecoms Elections

Nigeria has called for greater unity among African nations to advance shared priorities and strengthen the continent's influence in international decision-making, especially with Africa seeking a stronger voice in shaping the future of global telecommunications and digital innovation. The call was made at the Seventh Ordinary Session of the African Telecommunications Union (ATU) Conference of Plenipotentiaries in Abuja, where policymakers, regulators and industry leaders from across the continent gathered to chart a common course for Africa's digital future ahead of key international telecommunications engagements. Speaking on behalf of the Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator Kashim Shettima, the Deputy Chief of Staff to the President (Office of the Vice President), Senator Ibrahim Hassan Hadejia, said Africa's future competitiveness would depend largely on its ability to leverage digital technologies and deepen regional cooperation. While noting that broadband infrastructure, artificial intelligence, cloud computing, satellite communications and secure digital networks have become critical drivers of economic growth, innovation and public service delivery...