Group Promotes Sustainability In Nigeria’s Tech Sector

The Telecommunication and Technology Sustainability Working Group (TTSWG), a multi-stakeholder network of corporate organisations promoting sustainability in the Nigerian ICT sector, expressed its determination to work assiduously to be the go-to hub for tech sustainability leadership,.

The commitment was re-echoed at its first physical board meeting of the TTSWG presided over by the chairman of the Board, Engr. Mohammed Abdu-Waya, and Chief Technical officer at Intercellular Nigeria Plc, 

The quarterly board meeting held recently in Ikeja, Lagos, had aimed to review the activities of the Secretariat during the last quarter and strategies for the next steps to ensure that the working group is on course to achieve its goals and purposes.

Speaking on the work done in the past year, Mrs. Bekeme Olowola (Lead Consultant TTSWG, said: “I’m very glad that the TTSWG has been well received, even by international business players in Nigeria. Collaborations are essential to fuel growth and progress in every field, and our Secretariat has demonstrated exceptional commitment to surpassing our targets during this period.

“We have prioritised the creation of strategic partnerships, specifically for the upcoming IMC event. We have taken significant steps, and we are confident that these partnerships with business, government, academia, and other mediating organisations, will play a critical role in our ongoing success and the realisation of our objectives.”

The board commended the TTSWG secretariat for their outstanding work across various metrics during the period. They also re-emphasised their commitment and willingness to leverage their influence to drive support for TTSWG, its project, and initiatives. 

Some of the activities that took place in the past couple of months which were highlighted during the meeting were; TTSWG’s highly successful ‘Sip & Tech’ stakeholders’ networking event, its feature series on The Good Citizen Radio Show hosted by CSR-in-Action, the release of crucial industry research publications – including, The Growing Tech Economy in Nigeria; and Increased Taxation on ICT in Nigeria: A Barrier to the Sector’s Sustained Growth?; all available at ttswg.org-, as well as the hosting of a webinar on The Role of ICT in Deepening Democracy and Sustainable Governance in Nigeria. 

The group also experienced substantial growth in membership during the period under review, now boasting 21 members, including new member organisations such as Quomodo Systems Africa, TBO Consulting Group, and Arnergy Solar Ltd.

It had in attendance other members of the board, including Vice-Chair of the Board, Dr. Wunmi Hassan (President, High-Tech Centre for Nigerian Women and Youth), Dr. Chris Uwaje, Mrs. Iklimatu Ramallan, Prof. Francis Idachaba, as well as key operatives of the TTSWG Secretariat – ‘Bekeme Olowola (Lead Consultant TTSWG), Chioma Ahumareze, Isaac Emmanuel, and Pamela Babafemi who manage the TTSWG Secretariat at CSR-in-Action.