Nigeria’s Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani, has been elected Vice Chair of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Council for 2025.

The ITU Council plays a central role in guiding the activities of the UN’s specialised agency for information and communication technologies (ICTs). It is composed of 48 member states and is responsible for setting strategic directions and overseeing the Union’s activities between plenipotentiary conferences.

Announcing the milestone on Tuesday, Dr. Tijani described his election as a “profound honour,” expressing appreciation to the ITU leadership and member states for the trust placed in him.

“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,” he said.

Dr. Tijani’s election was confirmed following his endorsement by President Bola Tinubu, marking Nigeria’s first leadership role in the Council in nearly 50 years.