Shittu commends Katsina on ICT accomplishment

Minister of Communications, Barrister Adebayo Shittu, has commended the Governor of Katsina state, Alhaji Bello Masari, for his giant strides in ICT development.
The minister who led the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Communications, State Commissioners in charge of ICT, and Head of agencies under the Ministry and other participants on a courtesy call to the governor expressed his appreciation that Masari hosted the National Council on Communications Technology (NCCT) conference.
He described it as a “patriotic duty”
He explained that the National Council on Communications Technology (NCCT) is a national body of the agencies and officials who meet yearly to deliberate on issues concerning ICT in Nigeria and to chart the way forward for the benefit of Nigerians.
The Minister also emphasized on the diversification drive of the economy by the Buhari administration, saying that oil as a revenue earner is fast disappearing, hence the need for ICT to be explored as the next revenue earner.
He pointed out that ICT also have potentials of “enhancing our national unity.
The Minister also paid a courtesy call on the Emir of Daura, Alhaji Umar Farouk Umar and the Emir of Katsina, His Royal Highness Alhaji Dr. Abdulmumini Kabir Usman, where he stressed that ICT should be utilized for peace and progress.
He also maintained that Nigeria unity is not negotiable and that promoters of hate speeches should desist from the act.
He however called for the implementation of the conference resolution.
In his remarks, the Executive Governor of Katsina State, Alhaji Bello Masari appreciated the Minister for choosing the state a venue for the meeting while urging him to look at the activities of the Service Providers and the way Social Media is being used to damage the image of individuals, families and leaders.
He called for adequate measures to be put in place to check the abuses.

 

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