The Executive Vice Chairman if the Nigerian Communications Commission(NCC), has restated the NCC commitment to leverage on the power of information and Communication technology in digitally transforming Nigerian society and communities.
Prof. Danbatta have the indication in his message to mark the 14th World Telecommunication and Information Society Day(WTISD).
He said the outbreak of COVID-19 highlighted the urgency of digital transformation and advanced the goals and target to Connect 2030 Agenda of the International Telecommunications Union (ITU).
Danbatta further added that the NCC throughout the year has actively marked the WTISD through national,regional, continental and international initiatives.
The 2021 WTISD provides a unique opportunity for International Communication Union (ITU) members to continue in their quest for an accelerated digital transformation agenda that is all-encompassing, by promoting national strategies on ICT development across the world.
The WTISD is celebrated annually on May 17 to commemorate the founding of International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and the signing of the first International Telegraph Convention in 1865.
The theme of this year’s WTISD celebration is: “Accelerating Digital Transformation in Challenging Times”.
