Nigeria’s Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani, withdraws from the race for Deputy Secretary-General of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU).
According to Tijani, he makes the decision after “careful consideration,” and he gives reasons for stepping aside in a statement posted on his LinkedIn page. The reports describe his withdrawal as a choice to focus on President Bola Tinubu’s priorities and his current responsibilities in Nigeria’s digital and communications agenda.
Both outlets present the withdrawal as the main development, while the Daily Post Nigeria includes Tijani’s explanation and framing for why he does not continue pursuing the ITU role. The Punch reports the withdrawal without detailing the full rationale, but it aligns with the same core fact: Tijani leaves the Deputy Secretary-General contest for the ITU.
