INTRO

This past week reflected the interconnected pillars of governance, infrastructure development, security collaboration, and political engagement required to sustain Nigeria’s digital transformation. From participating in high-level national development conversations at the National Economic Council Conference, to advancing satellite financing discussions, strengthening cross-sector collaboration on electrification and connectivity, and engaging stakeholders across security and political institutions, the week underscored the importance of alignment across federal, state, and institutional actors.

At a time when digital infrastructure is central to economic competitiveness and national resilience, these engagements reinforced our commitment to ensuring that innovation, connectivity, and strategic coordination remain at the heart of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.

TIMELINE

Monday, February 9 – Advancing inclusive national development

• On Monday, the Honourable Minister attended the opening of the 2nd National Executive Council (NEC) Conference at State House Conference Centre, Abuja. Presided over by Vice President Kashim Shettima, the event was themed, Delivering Inclusive Growth and Sustainable National Development: The Renewed Hope National Development Plan. The Summit which had H.E President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as Special Guest of Honour, was attended by Governors of the 36 States of the Federation and key national stakeholders. In his keynote address, Vice President Shettima implored attendees to work together towards achieving the kind of inclusive growth and economic progress that trickle down to the everyday lives of Nigerians.

Tuesday, February 10 – Strengthening institutional security collaboration

• Dr. Ahmed Abubakar Audi, MNI, OFR, the Commandant General of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), paid a courtesy visit to Dr. Tijani in his office.

Wednesday, February 11 – Financing satellite expansion and deepening connectivity partnerships

• The Honourable Minister attended the kick-off meeting on financing structure for the Nigerian Communications Satellite Limited (NIGCOMSAT) 2A and 2B Project. This will be the first of several engagements targeted at raising funds from Development Finance Institutions (DFI) and other key stakeholders for the deployment of two communication satellites as approved by H.E President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. 
• Following this event, he delivered a keynote address at the Flagship Nigeria: Electrification + Connectivity Site Visit & Convening. The core of the Honourable Minister’s address was the importance of facilitating increased collaboration among key stakeholders towards closing the usage gap through integrated electrification, connectivity, affordable devices, and digital skills. He travelled to Abeokuta to attend the All Progressives Congress (APC) Strategic Stakeholders Meeting organised by the Executive Governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun. The meeting was attended by party stakeholders including APC leader and former Governor of Ogun State, Olusegun Osoba.