Nigeria’s newly appointed minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Mr. Tijani has expressed his preparedness to improve Nigeria’s economy through the smart application of technology.
Mr. Tijani who was appointed by the Tinubu-led administration expressed appreciation to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, for the opportunity to build a better future for all Nigerians.
He said,
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“It is an exciting time to build a bigger and better future for all Nigerians. Grateful to President Bola Tinubu for the opportunity to join his team working to deliver a more inclusive and prosperous Nigeria.
“I look forward to working with all stakeholders to raise the level of productivity across our economy through the smart application of technology”.
Mr. Tijani’s appointment as Nigeria’s minister of Communications and Digital Economy has been lauded by many, given his remarkable portfolio in the tech space, while also stating that his appointment resonated as a positive transformation poised to reshape Nigeria’s technological landscape.
Drawing from his extensive background and accomplishments, Tijani’s stewardship is poised to propel the nation’s technological trajectory into uncharted territories.
Several stakeholders have stated that amidst an already burgeoning phase of growth and development in Nigeria’s technology landscape, the appointment of Tijani, brings the promise of heightened advancements, meticulously nurtured through the collaboration of all stakeholders.
A Look at Mr. Olatunbosun Tijani Portfolio
Mr. Bosun Tijani is a Nigerian-British entrepreneur and co-founder of Co-Creation Hub (CcHUB), a leading Pan-African innovation and technology center.
He co-founded CCHUB in 2010 to accelerate the application of social capital and technological innovation for economic prosperity. In the early years, he led several social technology projects.
Under his leadership, CcHUB has driven the growth of social innovation and influenced businesses and initiatives in different sectors including environment, fiscal transparency, e-commerce (Tracklist), Healthcare, and Education (re-learn), amongst others.
His later work with CCHUB focused on the company’s expansion into other parts of Africa and positioning the business as a vital catalyst for the African tech ecosystem promoting collaboration, knowledge sharing, and the development of groundbreaking solutions to local and global challenges.
In 2019, under his leadership, CcHUB acquired Kenya’s iHub and launched the CHUB Design Lab in Kigali, Rwanda in the same year. He has also expanded CcHUB’s Pan-African footprint into Southern Africa by opening CCHUB Namibia, the main tech hub in Windhoek, Namibia.
Tijani is widely acknowledged as a pioneer and industry leader in the African technology ecosystem and was named one of the 100 most influential people on the continent by New Africa Magazine.
He was part of the Innovation for Economic Development executive program at Harvard Kennedy School in 2013 as well as being a 2014 Draper Hills Fellow of the Centre for Democracy, Development and the Rule of Law (CDDRL) at Stanford University.
Looking at Mr. Tijani’s captivating portfolio and his remarkable contributions to the technology ecosystem in Nigeria and beyond, many believe his appointment will reshape Nigeria’s technological landscape.
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