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wrote on April 30, 2015
GOODWILL MESSAGE FROM NIGERIA ON THE OCCASION OF ITU 150TH ANNIVERSARY
On the occasion of the 150th anniversary of the International Telecommunications Union (ITU), the Federal Republic of Nigeria congratulates the ITU for its continued exemplary leadership and its role in the development of global telecommunications and Information and Communication Technologies aimed at connecting the world.
Nigeria became a member of the ITU in in 1961, and has been participating actively in all the works of the ITU. Nigeria has leveraged on various ITU initiatives to develop its ICT sector which currently contributes over 8% to the Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP), and is vigorously implementing its National Broadband Plan which will further boost development in all areas of the Nigerian economy and fully integrate us into the connected world.
Nigeria has been recognized as the fastest growing telecommunications market in Africa as a result of its highly competitive ICT market regulated by a responsive world class organization, the Nigerian Communications Commission. In January 2015, with a subscriber base of over One Hundred and Forty Million (140, 000, 000) Nigeria achieved a 100% teledensity, compared to 0.4% teledensity in 1999.
As Nigeria joins ITU to celebrate its 150th anniversary, we pledge our unwavering commitment to achieving the goals of sustainable development through ICTs and continued support of ITU work. We look forward to being part of a greater and innovative ITU.
HAPPY 150th ANNIVERSARY!