Bosun Tijani appointed Nigeria's Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy

Founder and Chief Executive Officer of CcHub, Bosun Tijani has been appointed as the Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy of Nigeria after scaling through a gruelling ministerial vetting.

The 46-year-old tech entrepreneur and investor who has been working at the forefront of advancing innovative ideas and societal progress through the application of innovation and social resources with his organization, CcHub is expected to lead the development and growth of Science, Technology and Innovation in the West African nation.

Internationally acclaimed as a trailblazer in the African technology space, Tijani has led the expansion of CcHub across Nigeria, Kenya, and more recently, Namibia. From its humble beginnings in Yaba, CcHub has become a significant catalyst for tech advancement in Africa by empowering young people with the tools, communities, and capital they need to launch impactful ventures. 

New Africa Magazine honoured him as one of the 100 Most Influential People on the continent. He orchestrated the inaugural visit of Mark Zuckerburg to Nigeria in August 2016, a pivotal move aimed at elevating Africa’s presence in the global technology arena. Tijani has also orchestrated visits from other global tech luminaries, including former Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey in 2019. Most recently, in June 2023, he hosted a meaningful conversation with Bill Gates, the Microsoft founder and co-Chair of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.

Tijani also holds a concurrent role as an associate researcher at the Wits School of Governance. His research pursuits centre around collaborative initiatives that offer insights to policymakers, inventors, and entrepreneurs. This approach advances innovation system theories and governance practices, creating a dynamic bridge between academia and practical application.