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THE Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, has reiterated its commitment to leveraging the power of Information and Communication Technology, ICT, in digitally transforming the Nigerian society and communities.
In his message to commemorate the 2021 World Telecommunication and Information Society Day, WTISD, Prof. Umar Danbatta, Executive Vice Chairman of NCC, noted that the novel COVID-19 pandemic demonstrated the urgency of digital transformation and advancing the goals and targets of Connect 2030 Agenda of the ITU, saying that Nigeria through the NCC has been actively involved in commemorating the day.
The Connect 2030 Agenda supports ITU’s role in facilitating progress towards the achievement of the SDGs by 2030 and ensuring that technology serves humanity and the planet.
To this end, Danbatta observed that throughout the year, the NCC has actively marked the WTISD2021 through national, regional, continental and international initiatives.
“The WTISD2021 provides a unique opportunity for ITU members to continue in their quest for an accelerated digital transformation agenda that is all-encompassing, by promoting national strategies on ICT development across the world.
“COVID-19 has highlighted the urgency of accelerating the digital transformation in advancing the goal of the Connect 2030 Agenda of the ITU leaving no one behind.
“Nigeria, through NCC, participates actively in commemorating the theme of the World Telecommunications and Information Society Day 2021: Accelerating digital transformation in challenging times” throughout the year with national, regional, continental, and international initiatives.
“I wish to commit that Nigerian Communications Commission will leverage the power of the ICT in digitally transforming our society and communities,” Dambatta said.
The WTISD, with the theme: “Accelerating Digital Transformation in Challenging Times”, is celebrated annually on May 17 to commemorate the founding of International Telecommunication Union, ITU and the signing of the first International Telegraph Convention in 1865.
– May 18, 2021 @ 19:16 GMT
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