The Cross River State Commissioner for Science, Innovation and Technology, Assoc. Prof. Justin Beshel, is as soon as once more flying the state’s flag excessive in Abuja, the place he’s attending the distinguished 2025 Digital Nigeria International Conference and Exhibition (DNICE) Roundtable, a three-day nationwide convergence of ICT Commissioners and Heads of ICT Agencies from throughout the federation.
The high-level convention, themed “Innovation for a Sustainable Digital Future: Accelerating Growth, Inclusion and Global Competitiveness,” is designed to encourage and form a digitally affluent Nigeria. It serves as a strategic platform for policymakers, business leaders, and improvement companions to change concepts, strengthen intergovernmental collaboration, and harmonize digital methods for sustainable nationwide development.
The occasion drew a formidable array of dignitaries, together with His Excellency, Vice President Kashim Shettima, GCON, who declared the convention open. Also in attendance had been Dr. Bosun Tijani, Honourable Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy; Dr. Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, Director-General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA); Engr. Bisoye Coker-Odusote, Director-General/CEO of the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), and Mrs. Jane Egerton-Idehen, Managing Director of the Nigerian Communications Satellite Limited (NIGCOMSAT).
Others current included captains of business, representatives of the diplomatic corps, and key stakeholders from the private and non-private sectors of Nigeria’s digital economic system.
Speaking on the Roundtable, Assoc. Prof. Beshel reaffirmed Cross River State’s dedication to advancing digital innovation and inclusive expertise. “Our mission is to build a digital Cross River that is globally competitive, inclusive, and future-ready. We are determined to translate innovation into tangible development for our people,” he acknowledged with optimism.
Prof. Beshel’s participation on the DNICE Roundtable affirms Cross River State’s rising visibility as a digital frontier beneath the visionary management of His Excellency, Sen. Prince Bassey Edet Otu, Governor of Cross River State.
Indeed, this look marks yet one more notable feat within the Governor’s “Season of Sweetness” a interval outlined by progress, partnership, and innovation that’s steadily redefining the digital way forward for Cross River State.
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