The former Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Prof. Isa Ali Ibrahim has said that he delivered on the eight pillars of the digital economy, in line with the directives from former President Muhammadu Buhari.
Pantami said this during a send forth ceremony organized in honour of Pantami in Abuja
He said, “When I came in as the Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Mr. President charged me and the Permanent Secretary to ensure we deliver on our mandate within the eight key pillars of the digital economy.”
Pantami itemized the eight pillars as follows: implementation of broadband connectivity; deployment of 4G access to the country; digitalizing government functions and processes; development and implementation of a national digital economy policy and strategy; implementation of a digital identity program.
He added that others were improvement and optimization of revenues in the agencies under the ministry’s supervision; active collaboration with the private sector to create jobs and empowerment of citizens through digital literacy and skills.
According to him, as pioneer Minister, the performance of the digital sector was assessed by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, United Kingdom and KPMG among others, in partnership with the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, for which he was adjudged and scored the highest amongst all ministers.
The Permanent Secretary in the ministry, Dr. William Alo, paid glowing tributes to Pantami, saying his landslide achievements has put Nigeria’s digital economy on the global map.
He said “Pantami has put Nigeria’s digital economy on the global map. His hardwork and dedication have been an inspiration to many, especially in achieving a higher level of digital connectivity across the country.
“You have been a great role model, making Nigeria a country of digital giants and we are grateful for the innovation that you brought to bear in the Ministry, and your tireless commitment to progress in the digital sphere”, the Permanent Secretary stated.
The event was a harvest of testimonies and accolades as Heads of agencies under the Federal Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy took turns to eulogize the out-gone Honourable Minister for the positive revolution he championed in the last four years.
According to them, the digital sector contributed to the growth of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of the Nigerian economy.
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