Nigeria’s push to become Africa’s digital powerhouse is facing an unexpected governance debate as concerns emerge over whether Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy Minister Bosun Tijani can simultaneously lead the country’s ambitious digital transformation agenda while pursuing a high-profile international campaign for the position of Deputy Secretary-General of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU).
Tijani’s candidacy for the ITU’s second-highest office for the 2027–2030 term has been celebrated in many quarters as a significant milestone for Nigeria’s global influence in digital governance. However, policy analysts and stakeholders are increasingly questioning the implications of the campaign for the continuity of key national programmes currently under the supervision of the Ministry of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy.
The debate comes at a critical time when Nigeria is implementing some of its most ambitious technology initiatives, including Project BRIDGE, a proposed $2 billion open-access fibre network spanning 90,000 kilometres, the Three Million Technical Talent
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