Digital Confab: Book On Pantami’s Strides Unveiled

A book to celebrate the achievement of the minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Prof. Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami, has been unveiled at the ongoing Digital Nigeria Conference and Exhibitionsin Abuja. According to a statement issued yesterday by the Spokesperson of National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Hadiza Umar, the book entitled “Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami: Advancing Nigeria’s Drive Towards a Digital Economy,” was written by Mr. Obiora Nzekwu and the Foreword was written by President Muhammadu Buhari.

In his foreword, President Muhammadu Buhari, said “I commend the Honourable Minister, Professor Isa Ali Ibrahim for being a good example of excellence and focus on how he has discharged his responsibility as a member of the Federal Executive Council. I also commend the author for this well researched work and for deeming it fit to document our digital economy journey.”

Mr President went on to recommend the book to researchers, scholars, policy makers and Chief Executive Officers, in business and public offices, stressing that books play a key role in fostering leadership, creativity and innovation.

“With regard to writing, the process of writing books involves research, critical thinking, experimentation, etc. and these help to build the capacity of the author for innovative things and creativity, among others.