PATRON

MR TONNY M OTUNDO

Message
Information and Communication Technology (ICT) has been a transformative force in shaping
economies, societies, and daily life across the globe. Africa, with its vast potential and rapidly
growing population, stands at the cusp of an exciting technological revolution. This essay
explores the current state of ICT in Africa, the challenges it faces, and the potential it holds for
the continent's future.

Over the past decade, ICT in Africa has experienced significant growth and adoption. Mobile
technology, in particular, has played a crucial role in bridging the digital divide. Africa has
witnessed a remarkable surge in mobile phone penetration, providing connectivity to millions
who previously lacked access to traditional telecommunications infrastructure.

Mobile applications have become essential tools for a wide range of activities, from mobile
banking and healthcare services to agricultural support and education. Additionally, social media
platforms have facilitated communication and connected African citizens with the rest of the
world.

My expectations of this community is that we shall continue creating an avenue of pool-skill that
shall be available to provide the required solutions in our immediate environment and Africa as a
whole. Our role in the ICT ecosystem is to be able to part of Africa’s reconnaissance in
technology, provide solution-based applications, and make the lives of our communities much
better.

Once against let’s all aspire to make our communities, people, country and continent a hub of all
ict solutions.

Thank you.