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Posted: 2025-05-12 08:48:32 UTC
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Omotayo Williams is calling for the removal of Bosun Tijani, Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, accusing him of failing Nigerians and damaging the country’s digital future. Williams cites increased tariffs, a misplaced focus on AI, neglect of local startups, a failing tech training program, stalled broadband rollout and infrastructure projects, weak policy, and Tijani's focus on personal farming as reasons for his removal.
Increased telecom tariffs without improved service quality
Misplaced focus on AI projects with no real benefit to average citizens
Neglect of local startups in favor of international initiatives
Failure of the 3MTT tech training program
Stalled broadband rollout and infrastructure projects
Weak policy and failing agencies under Tijani's leadership
Concerns over the use of government resources for private gain
Telecom charges increased by 50% with no improvement in network quality
Billions spent on AI projects with no tangible benefits for average Nigerians
Local startups are ignored while a 'Startup House' is opened in San Francisco
The 3MTT scheme is in crisis due to lack of funding
Broadband penetration remains below target, leaving millions without internet access
Infrastructure projects are stalled, with no progress on rural internet or data centers
Agencies like NIPOST and NCC are in crisis, and the Digital Economy Bill is dismissed by experts