Shettima pushes for stronger African voice in global digital policy
Nigerian Vice President Kashim Shettima has urged African nations to take a more proactive role in shaping global digital and telecommunications policies. The initiative includes the launch of the ATLAS Network to accelerate the development of African Large Language Models.
Why it matters
Increased African participation in global digital governance could lead to more inclusive technology standards and infrastructure development across the continent.
Vice President Kashim Shettima has called for greater African influence in shaping global telecommunications and digital policies.
He said that the continent must move beyond participation to actively driving decisions that will determine the future of digital technologies.
Speaking at the High-Level Segment of the 7th Ordinary Session of the African Telecommunications Union (ATU) Conference of Plenipotentiaries (CPL-26) in Abuja, Shettima said Africa’s priorities have for too long been underrepresented in global technology governance.
Represented by the Deputy Chief of Staff to the President, Senator Ibrahim Hadejia, the Vice President reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to regional digital cooperation, innovation and inclusive technology development.
He said Africa must speak with a stronger and more coordinated voice in international digital policy discussions.
“For too long, global technology policies have been developed without adequate representation of African priorities and perspectives. That must change,” he said.
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