The chairman, House of Representatives committee on Digital, Information Communication Technology and Cybersecurity, Hon. Adedeji Dhikrullahi Stanley Olajide, is among foremost parliamentarians from across Africa, at the ongoing 20th annual Internet Governance Forum (IGF), which commenced on June 23 at Nova Spektrum in Lillestrom, Norway, just outside Oslo.
The hybrid format event, running through June 27, convenes over 2,000 international stakeholders, government officials, private sector executives, technical experts, civil society activists and academics, for a week of high level discussions under the theme “Building Governance Together”.
With a membership in the Parliamentary Track of the IGF, Hon. Olajide is expected to participate in focused deliberations on digital policy, governance and regulatory frameworks tailored for African and global inclusion.
The federal lawmaker who represents Ibadan North‑West/Ibadan South‑West federal constituency of Oyo state at the national assembly is also expected to hold bilateral meetings with key figures including the UN IGF Secretariat and representatives from the European Commission’s, DG CONNECT, as well as officials from various African parliaments and global ICT firms.
These exchanges are aimed at securing strategic partnerships and investment opportunities for Nigeria’s emerging tech ecosystem.
The World IGF is convened annually under the auspices of the United Nations and serves as an open platform for dialogue among stakeholders on internet governance and digital development.
