By Sarauniya G Usman, Abuja
The Board, Management and Staff of the Nigerian Communications Satellite (NIGCOMSAT) Ltd, have felicitate with the Hon. Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Prof. Isa Ali Ibrahim (Pantami) on his appointment to Chair the 2022 World Summit on Information Society (WSIS) Forum by the International Telecommunication Union, (ITU).
In statement signed by GM, Corporate Affairs and Special Project,Dr. Adamu Idris,the Managing Director, NIGCOMSAT Ltd, Dr. Abimbola Alale, who on behalf of the Board, Management and Staff, expressed joy and satisfaction on the choice of the Hon. Minister said, ‘this was due to his diligent, hardwork and passion in the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Industry’.
According to Dr. Alale, there couldn’t have been any better choice to lead the Forum Session recognising the tremendous impact of Pantami’s leadership in the ICT industry in the country.
‘Since the Hon Minister’s assumption as the Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, the focus and direction of the industry on the Nigeria economy has changed to a more fruitful, impactful and growth’, said Dr. Alale.
Describing the importance of such role in furtherance to the Communications and Digital Economy, Dr. Alale, believes that recognizing him to Chair such important and global event cannot be unconnected to the Hon Minister’s role and policies in the growth and contribution of the ICT section to the Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP).
While wishing Prof. Pantami success in the conduct of the Forum, she noted that the gains the country would have during and after the event will be unquantifiable.