Nigeria hosts 54 countries, others to Africa internet governance forum 2023

Nigeria is set to play host to 54 African nations and other continental Internet governance stakeholder blocs at the 2023 Africa Internet Governance Forum (AfIGF 2023).

NCC’s Director of Public Affairs (DPA) Dr Reuben Muoka, in a statement, said the three-day event is scheduled to hold in Abuja from 18 to 21 September, 2023.

Supreme News reports that the theme of the programme is: “Transforming Africa’s Digital Landscape: Empowering Inclusion, Security, and Innovation”.

According to him, this year’s event, being the 12th edition of the annual forum, is being hosted by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) on behalf of the Federal Government.

Mouka said: “The forum will serve as a platform for meaningful dialogue and collaboration on Internet Governance among various sectors and regional initiatives to advance digital connectivity, address Internet Governance challenges, and empower Africa through digital transformation.

“The event will be preceded by the African Youth Internet Governance Forum, which will take place from 13 to18 September, 2023.

“The series of events at this year’s programme will commence with the Parliamentarian Symposium, scheduled to take place from 18-19 September 2023.

“Members of the Parliament from all participating countries will take the opportunity to consult and network with one another in a roundtable.

“This is designed to better understanding of the roles of the legislature, and nudge deeper synergy with pa