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As part of an effort to drive a Digital Economy for a Digital Nigeria, the Honourable Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami FNCS, FBCS, FIIM today held an official meeting with the Ambassador of Sweden to Nigeria, Mr Carl Micheal Gran and the team from Sweden Program for ICT in Developing Regions (SPIDER).
The brief meeting was held at the Communications and Digital Economy Complex, Abuja shortly after the Honourable Minister officially declared open a capacity development programme facilitated by Swedish Post and Telecoms and Sweden Program for ICT in Developing Regions (SPIDER).
Area of discussion include;
1.Capacity Development;
2. Developmental Regulation;
3. Solid Infrastructure;
4. Soft Infrastructure among others.
Source: Mr Yusuf Abubakar, Personal Assistant (New Media) to The Minister
Building on the fact that civil servants have a great role to play in driving eGovernance in Nigeria in line with the blueprint of the National Digital Economy for a Digital Nigeria, the Honourable Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami FNCS, FBCS, FIIM today paid an official visit to the office of the Head of Civil Service of the Federation.
The Honourable Minister, Dr Pantami also use the opportunity to wish the Head of Service, Mrs Folasade Yemi-Esan the best of luck in her new office and also prayed for her to have a successful tenure.
The Minister maintained that civil servants are key in the ongoing transformation of Nigeria's ICT sector and stressed that Digital Technology can help enhance the security of Nigeria, improve the economy and aid the fight against corruption.
Source: Mr Yusuf Abubakar, Personal Assistant (New Media) to The Minister
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Financial Inclusion Secretariat was on a working visit at the Ministry's Corporate Headquarters, Abuja.
The delegation was led by the Head of the Financial Inclusion Secretariat, Mr Oluikpe Paul Ihuoma.
The team was at the Ministry to brief the NEXT LEVEL Honourable Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami FNCS, FBCS, FIIM about their activities and also present the revised National Financial Inclusion Strategy to the Minister.
Source: Mr Yusuf Abubakar, Personal Assistant (New Media) to The Minister
The top management team of Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), led by its Registrar General, Mr Garba Abubakar today paid an official visit to the Ministry's Corporate Headquarters, Abuja.
The team from CAC was at the Ministry to interact with the tech savvy Honourable Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami FNCS, FBCS, FIIM and also solicit his professional advice in a bid to enhance the digitalization of CAC's operations.
Source: Mr Yusuf Abubakar, Personal Assistant (New Media) to The Minister
The Honourable Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami FNCS, FBCS, FIIM has reiterated his stand on the immediate need to focus more on producing graduates with skills and not just degrees.
The forward-thinking, progressive vibrant and energetic Honourable Minister said “there is a need to think outside the box, in Nigeria, we are living on a time bomb as over the years we have been producing potential employees and not potential employers”, adding that “we need to focus on how to provide skills in our tertiary institutions and not just degrees”.
The NEXT LEVEL Minister made this known today when he received a delegation from the National Software Think Tank (NSOFT) who paid a working visit to the Ministry's Corporate Headquarters, Abuja.
The NSOFT team was led by Mr Chris Uwaje and were at the Ministry to seek partnership on the National Software Industry.
Source: Mr Yusuf Abubakar, Personal Assistant (New Media) to The Minister
For an accelerated development that will drive a Digital Economy for a Digital Nigeria, our educational sector needs to focus more on skills development and not just theoretical knowledge, the Honourable Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami FNCS, FBCS, FIIM has said.
The young, vibrant, dedicated and committed NEXT LEVEL Minister made this assertion today when he received the top Management of the Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission (ICRC) who paid a working visit to the Ministry's Corporate Headquarters, Abuja.
The ICRC team was led by its Director-General, Engr Chidi Izuwah and were at the Ministry to key into the National Digital Economy Policy and Strategy for a Digital Nigeria.
Dr Pantami also reminded the gathering that according to the recent report released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) the ICT sector is among the fastest-growing sector in Nigeria.
Source: Mr Yusuf Abubakar, Personal Assistant (New Media) to The Minister
In the capacity as the Chairman, National Addressing System Committee, the Honourable Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami FNCS, FBCS, FIIM today officially declared open the capacity development programme for members of the committee which is taking place at the Digital Bridge Institute, Abuja.
The forward-thinking progressive Minister while declaring open the seminar urged the participants to take the course seriously, stressing that a good addressing system is a critical component in the National Digital Economy Policy and Strategy for a Digital Nigeria.
The NEXT LEVEL Honourable Minister said, " the National Digital Economy Policy and Strategy for a Digital Nigeria can hardly be executed without a proper National Addressing System in Nigeria ??".
Dr Pantami further reminded the participants that a proper well-planned addressing system is key in enhancing the security of the Nation, stimulating her economic development and enhance the fight against corruption which are the main focus of His Excellency, President Muhammadu Buhari's led administration.
Source: Mr Yusuf Abubakar, Personal Assistant (New Media) to The Minister
The attention of the Honourable Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr Isa Ali Ibrahim (Pantami) FNCS, FBCS, FIIM, MCPN has been drawn to a misleading message purportedly authored by him, currently trending on social media. The fake news is circulating a message which implies that all devices are now connected to the Ministry’s systems and that effective tomorrow, it will commence the recording of phone calls and the monitoring of all social media platforms and fora. The malicious message also further discourages citizens from sharing any messages or videos with political or religious content, as it is now officially a crime and could even lead to arrest.
The office of the Honourable Minister, initially ignored the message which has been in the public domain for some time, so as not to give undue attention to the originators, but its spread, the efforts of well-meaning Nigerians to get clarity and the need to ensure that all Nigerians are properly informed, has necessitated this disclaimer/public awareness. We are at a point in our Nation’s history where the focus is on digitalizing the Nigerian Economy for the greater good of all, and divisive messages such as these are mere distractions. It is on record that Dr Pantami, as the then Director General of NITDA, initiated and passed the Nigerian Data Protection Regulation (NDPR January 25th 2019) which solely exists to protect the privacy rights of every individual.
The Honourable Minister enjoins all Nigerians, to disregard the propaganda which is aimed at inciting fear, and creating public confusion. Under the leadership of Dr Isa Ali Ibrahim (Pantami), the Federal Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy is mandated to Leverage on Technology for a Digital Economy, and will not engage in acts that would sabotage its mandate.
The office of the Honourable Minister, calls on all Nigerians to ignore all and any instructions contained in the message, and further help in tackling this ignoble act by immediately deleting the message to curb its spread.
We thank all well meaning Nigerians for the continued support. and reiterate our commitment to achieve our mandate for the greater good of all.
Signed
Uwa Suleiman (Mrs)
Spokesperson to the Honourable Minister of Communications & Digital Economy
22nd February 2020
As part of an effort to enhance Digital Literacy in Nigeria and drive a Digital Economy for a Digital Nigeria, the rebirth Federal Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy under the leadership of its young, energetic, vibrant and innovative leader, the Honourable Minister, Dr Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami FNCS, FBCS, FIIM oversaw the National ICT Girls Empowerment Competition: Final Evaluation and Prize Giving Ceremony with the theme "ICT Innovation for Inclusion in a Digital Economy”.
The event which was held in Sheraton Hotel, Abuja had in attendance female students from all geo-political zones of the country, teachers, government officials, individuals from both the public and private sectors among others.
In his remarks, the Honourable Minters called on the female students to always strive to acquire both digital skills and certificates, stressing that when it comes to digital innovation and digital entrepreneurship, digital skills are more important than certificates.
The Minister reminded the gathering that the leading companies globally today are knowledge-based companies such as Huawei, Amazon, Microsoft, Google, Facebook among others.
Dr Pantami said, “the focus of the digital entrepreneurship is not about producing potential employees but rather, potential employers to drive a Digital Economy for a Digital Nigeria.
Source: Mr Yusuf Abubakar, Personal Assistant (New Media) to The Minister
With a well planned and executed digital strategy, a state like Gombe can benefit from outsourcing. Part of the digital economy strategy is to produce potential employers and not potential employees, the Honourable Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr Isa Ali Ibrahim FNCS, FBCS, FIIM has said.
The Honourable Minister made this assertion today when he received a delegation from Gombe State led by the Commissioner, Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation, Dr Aisha Maigari who paid a courtesy visit to the Ministry's Corporate Headquarters, Abuja.
The delegation from Gombe was at the Ministry to officially thank the Honourable Minister, Dr Pantami for putting up a comprehensive recommendation in the capacity as chairman, transition committee on ICT which has been a guide to the state and also convey the Governor's approval to honour NEC resolution on the fixed charges on Right of Way.
The forward-thinking and progressive Minister stated that with a good digital economy strategy, a state like Gombe could immensely improve its Internally Generated Revenue (IGR).
Dr Pantami further called on proactiveness in the area of emerging technologies, stressing that in the next few years, the state could start exporting Digital Skills to other African Countries.
Source: Mr Yusuf Abubakar, Personal Assistant (New Media) to The Minister