{"id":163756,"date":"2025-05-22T23:05:17","date_gmt":"2025-05-22T22:05:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/uncategorized\/we-want-to-deepen-access-to-internet-in-nigeria-minister-tijani"},"modified":"2025-05-23T00:18:34","modified_gmt":"2025-05-22T23:18:34","slug":"we-want-to-deepen-access-to-internet-in-nigeria-minister-tijani","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/policy\/we-want-to-deepen-access-to-internet-in-nigeria-minister-tijani","title":{"rendered":"We want to deepen access to internet in Nigeria \u2013 Minister Tijani"},"content":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>The Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy has reaffirmed Nigeria\u2019s strong commitment to supporting a robust and equitable digital landscape across the West African region.<\/p>\n

The Minister made this statement at the opening ceremony of the 17th West Africa Internet Governance Forum, WAIGF, held at the Digital Economy Complex, Abuja, on Thursday. The forum was themed \u201cBuilding a Resilient, Inclusive, and Safe Digital Future for West Africa.\u201d<\/p>\n

The 17-year-old forum is a critical regional platform that enables open dialogue, shared learning, and the shaping of strategies to guide the region\u2019s digital future.<\/p>\n

In his opening address, the Minister emphasized that the theme, \u201cBuilding a Resilient, Inclusive, and Safe Digital Future for West Africa,\u201d is a call for all stakeholders to deepen efforts in strengthening the foundations of the region\u2019s digital ecosystem.<\/p>\n

\u201cIn an era where digital technologies are transforming every facet of life, resilience, inclusivity, and safety are no longer optional, they are essential,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are working to deepen and democratize access to the internet, protect users\u2019 rights, and enable innovation that uplifts our economies and empowers our people.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe also recognize that these goals cannot be achieved in isolation. They require collaboration, between governments, civil society, the private sector, technical communities, academia, and, most importantly, the youth, who are the largest drivers of our digital economies,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n

On his part, the Director General of NITDA, Kashifu Abdullahi, stated that the ECOWAS region must come together in pursuit of a secure, equitable, and forward-focused digital ecosystem.<\/p>\n

He noted that Nigeria remains firmly committed to advancing a digital economy that works for everyone.<\/p>\n

\u201cOur efforts are anchored in innovation, inclusivity, and resilience, principles that resonate strongly with the objectives of this forum,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Also speaking, Mary Udume, Chairperson of the West Africa Internet Governance Forum, expressed the expectation that youth, men, and women will be actively involved in raising their voices at the global level to address pressing digital issues in Nigeria today.<\/p>\n

\u201cIf you want to make a purchase within Africa, it might be difficult to use our regular credit cards, even if it\u2019s a dollar card. That\u2019s the kind of challenge we\u2019re talking about.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe want integration. We want inclusivity. We want a safe internet. We want affordable, accessible, and reliable internet for all.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe want our children to be safe online because safety is everyone\u2019s responsibility. We want people to be responsible and to use the internet responsibly. That\u2019s the way to build a resilient future for the West African Internet Governance Forum,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

Osei Kagyah, Coordinator of the West Africa Youth Internet Governance Forum, noted that young people, representing nearly forty-six million individuals in West Africa\u2014are at the center of issues around the internet and digitalization.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe core function of this West African Governance Forum is to amplify our concerns and leverage them for dialogue,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s essentially about amplifying our voices, ensuring inclusion, and pushing for policies that reflect our concerns.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019re using digital payment systems, discussing internet exchange, and exploring internet infrastructure. We\u2019re also talking about new startups.\u201d<\/p>\n

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