By Busola Bamidele The Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani, has challenged African nations to embrace digitisation, build inclusive connectivity, and harness artificial intelligence in order to prepare a futu…  | By Busola Bamidele on September 1, 2025 | By Busola Bamidele The Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani, has challenged African nations to embrace digitisation, build inclusive connectivity, and harness artificial intelligence in order to prepare a future-ready workforce. He made this call while delivering a keynote address at the GITEX Nigeria 2025 conference held in Abuja. Dr. Tijani emphasised that Africa must not only participate in the global AI revolution but also shape it on its own terms. According to him, achieving this requires collective action, adoption of clean energy-driven infrastructure, and expansion of meaningful connectivity across the continent. Read also: He noted that technology will play a critical role in driving economic growth, workforce readiness, and innovation, stressing that Africa's ability to leverage artificial intelligence and digital tools will determine its competitiveness in the years ahead. The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), which shared highlights of the keynote on its official handle, echoed Tijani's message, describing it as a strong reminder of Africa's responsibility to build a sustainable and inclusive digital economy. | | | |
