Monday, August 25, 2025
27.7 C
Lagos

CTO Appoints 1st Female Secretary-General in 120 Years

The Executive Committee of the Commonwealth Telecommunications Organisation (CTO) has announced the appointment of Ms. Bernadette Lewis to lead the organisation as its first female Secretary-General in its 120 year history.

Ms. Lewis, a national of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, was recruited for the position following a competitive selection process.

Prior to her appointment, Ms. Lewis led the Caribbean Telecommunications Union (CTU) and was also its first female Secretary-General. She is credited with revitalising and re-establishing the CTU as a credible, vibrant and relevant information and communication technologies (ICT) organisation and ensuring its success and growth at a time when rapid technological innovations were disrupting the telecommunications industry.

Ms. Lewis brings to the CTO, expertise in ICT and more than 25 years of experience working in the public and private sectors, as well as national and international ICT organisations. A passionate and strong advocate for ICT-enabled development, Ms. Lewis has received many awards for her pioneering work in the ICT sector.

Speaking about her appointment, Ms. Lewis stated, “The COVID- 19 pandemic has changed the world forever. I believe that the CTO has a very important role to play in supporting its members in making effective use of ICT to transform their nations and to become more resilient in the face of the impact of COVID- 19 and the other challenges that will assail us all in the 21st Century.” Ms. Lewis also stressed the need for every citizen of the Commonwealth and beyond to have affordable access to ICT and to be able to use them effectively to improve the quality of their lives.

 

 

spot_img
spot_img

Hot this week

Businessman, Ajose, Donates Materials to APC for Continuous Voters Registration Exercise

As part of efforts to support the rulling All...

LASAA Reaffirms Commitment to Fairness, Safety, Industry Growth

Prince Fatiu Akiolu MD, LASAA Lagos State Signage and Advertisement Agency...

Fidelity Bank to Convene Strategic Panel on Export Financing at FNITCC Atlanta 2025

As part of its ongoing commitment to expanding Nigeria’s...

Polaris Bank, NCF Partner on Tree-Planting Drive to Combat Carbon Emissions in Rivers

Polaris Bank has partnered with the Nigeria Conservation Foundation...

Stanbic IBTC Bank Unveils Return of Exclusive Save and Enjoy Promo Season 2

Stanbic IBTC Bank is once again raising the bar...

Topics

emPLE to Empower Nigerians with Inclusive, Accessible, Sustainable Insurance Solutions

L-R: General Counsel/Company Secretary, emPLE General Insurance; Aderinola Adefulu;...

Adekunle Gold, Wande Coal, Young Jonn Set to Thrill Fans at Lagos Shopping Festival

Lagosians are in for the most exciting music extravaganza...

Airlines Financial Monitor: February

Key Points: · Worldwide airline share prices increased by 4.7%...

African Energy Chamber Terminates Partnership with Africa Oil & Power

  The African Energy Chamber announces its termination of its...

NAICOM Targets Digital Transformation of Insurance Industry

Mr. O. S. Thomas Commissioner for Insurance National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) The...

Global Airlines Financial Monitor: September 2016

The latest financial results indicate that industry profitability...

Financial Inclusion and The Rise of Payment

By Elvis Eromosele Technology is an almost indispensable part of...
spot_img

Related Articles

Popular Categories

spot_imgspot_img