Africa-Press – Gambia. Zambia’s official ratification of the Constitution and Convention of the African Telecommunications Union (ATU) is a momentous stride towards enhancing regional telecommunications and ICT development across Africa.
Under the dedicated leadership of Hon. Felix Mutati, Zambia’s MiniUnion’s Science and Technology, and the efforts of Mr. Alfred Musemuna, Zambia’s Charge d’Affaires in Kenya, the ratification was delivered to ATU Secretary General Mr. John Omo at the Union’s headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya.
Hon. Felix Mutati emphasized Zambia’s efforts to advance telecommunications and ICT, recognizing the ATU’s efforts to promote connectivity and digital inclusivity across the continent.
The ratification not only allows Zambia full engagement in ATU activities, eligibility for voting and elective roles within the Union, but also opens the door for participation in strategic initiatives aimed at bolstering ICT infrastructure, thereby accelerating the country’s technological advancement.
ATU Secretary General Mr John Omo hailed Zambia’s ratification as a pivotal moment for regional cooperation in telecommunications. He stressed the importance of collective efforts, such as Zambia’s commitment, in driving innovation and digital inclusion in Africa, a goal that the ATU and its member countries are dedicated to achieving.
Mr Musemuna echoed these sentiments, highlighting Zambia’s continental frameworks for technological advancement.
With Zambia’s ratification, 32 out of the 52 African countries represented by the ATU have now endorsed the Union’s Resolution and Convention, originally established in 1999 and revised in 2014. This collective effort underscores the unity and collaboration in African ICT development.
This move underscores Zambia’s commitment to regional solidarity and its proactive stance in leveraging telecommunications for socio-economic development in Africa.
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