Yaba to Abuja: One Year After
In August 2023, Bosun Tijani was appointed Nigeria’s Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, a critical ministry for which he was considered a natural fit.
“Government is not structured to build, but to administer – and there is a lot to build in Nigeria.”– Bosun Tijani
One year in, Bosun Tijani’s critics still struggle to see his vision
While the minister believes he should be praised for communication—his office shares a weekly summary of his activities—it is doubtful his messages resonate.
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According to Tijani, seven DFIs, including the World Bank and Islamic Development Bank, have committed to providing the $2 billion needed. “They (DFIs) have formed a group and are already working.
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It will take four years and $30 million for 3MTT to reach 3 million fellows. For perspective, the ministry’s 2024 budget is ₦28.54 billion ($17 million)
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His office mirrors the spirit of the Yaba he’s coming from, far removed from Lagos's corporate stiffness or Abuja's bureaucracy.
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