By Daniel Tyokua
The Nigerian Communications Commission has won the 2025 World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) prize for its Digital Awareness Programme (DAP) that focuses on access to Information and knowledge.
Receiving the award during the WSIS winners ceremony in Geneva, Switzerland,
The Executive Vice Chairman Dr Aminu Maida, thanked the International Telecommunications Union (ITU) the host, and WSIS for recognising Nigeria’s efforts in promoting inclusive digital access across the country.
A statement by the commission’s acting head, Public Affairs Mrs. Nnenna Ukoha on Tuesday, said the award would serve as further motivation for the Commission.
It said the DAP, one of hundreds of projects submitted for the WSIS Prizes competition 2025, received the highest number of votes in its category, earning it the top honour.
According to the system, the programme equips secondary schools across the country with Information and Communication Technology (ICT) resources and provide internet connectivity to support teaching, learning, and research.
The statement explained that Since inception in 2006, over 300 schools across Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones have benefitted from the programme.
WSIS Prizes competition recognises and promotes projects that effectively leverage ICTs to advance sustainable development. The competition showcases how technology can serve as a powerful tool for addressing global challenges and achieving the SDGs. Projects from around the world are recognised annually, highlighting diverse approaches to building an inclusive information society.
The World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) is a United Nations (UN) initiative aimed at building a people-centred, inclusive, and development-oriented information society. It provides a multi-stakeholder platform to address issues related to Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) and their role in achieving sustainable development.
