Pantami’s grand exposés on cybersecurity and the datafication of society, By Yushau A. Shuaib

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Pantami’s grand exposés on cybersecurity and the datafication of society, By Yushau A. Shuaib

I have always admired the Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Professor Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami for his solid intellection and painstaking understanding of his brief in public service, alongside his charismatic and pragmatic efforts in governance. As a pioneer in government, defining the frontiers of a new future for our country, he has a […]

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