IEEE CTU-EMEA Summit: Over 200 global leaders to discuss digital divide in Abuja
SKAiF NewsNG SNN
By Prince Osuagwu, Hi-Tech Editor
Towards the end of this month, over 200 global leaders will gather in Abuja to discuss how to bridge the digital divide in Nigeria and Africa at large.
The meeting will be at the instance of IEEE Connecting the Unconnected Europe, Middle East, and Africa, CTU-EMEA 2025.
The Summit is touted to be a game-changer for digital inclusion in Africa.
The event, scheduled for November 27-28, 2025, at Baze University, Abuja, is themed “Bridging Digital Frontiers: African Solutions for Universal Connectivity”.
It is expected to reflect the urgent need to connect 2.9 billion unconnected people worldwide, with a significant concentration in Africa.
According to IEEE Nigeria Section Chair Prof Ifeayinwa Achumba, “Africa has the opportunity to leapfrog traditional infrastructure challenges and adopt innovative solutions for universal connectivity”.
The two-day event will feature eight technical tracks, panel discussions, paper presentations, workshops, and an exhibition area for technology companies and startups. Confirmed speakers include government ministers, representatives of the World Bank and International Telecommunication, and researchers from across the EMEA region.
The summit will benefit Baze University students from volunteer opportunities, discounted registration, and exposure to global experts, aligning with the university’s vision of becoming a hub for technology innovation and global academic collaboration.
According to the General Conference Chairman, Chukwuemeka Gerald Okafor, the summit is a call to action for Nigeria and Africa to prioritize digital inclusion.
He said: “We must work together to bridge the digital divide and unlock the full potential of our continent” .
He said the IEEE CTU-EMEA Summit 2025 promises to be a landmark event that will shape the future of digital connectivity in Africa.
The post IEEE CTU-EMEA Summit: Over 200 global leaders to discuss digital divide in Abuja appeared first on Vanguard News.
