The 2020 edition, which also happens to be the 6th edition of the Information, Communication, Technology and Telecommunications (ICTEL) Expo is set to hold virtually on Tuesday 22nd and Wednesday 23rd September at 9 am daily.

The organiser, Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), the premier Chamber of Commerce, which making the announcement in a statement also urged interested participants to register online via www.ictelexpo.com.ng

According to Muda Yusuf, Director-General of the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), this year’s ICTEL EXPO is positioned to be a veritable platform for both operators and regulators to network, showcase and explore with technology with the view to repositioning the ICT sector of the economy.

“This year’s edition promises to be the best ever in the series with the theme “Exploring Opportunities in the Digital Economy” This is intended to create a platform to discuss strategies for economic diversification and business sustainability with particular focus on ICT, especially with the current challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. There would also be virtual conferences and exhibitions during the two-day event,” he assured.

Yusuf also emphasized that relevant agencies and departments of the Government will be exhibiting and attending to other exhibitors and participants. He stated that the Government Ministries, Departments and Agencies that have confirmed attendance to participate are the Ministry of Communications; Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) amongst others. In addition, the Honourable Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr. Isa Ali Pantami and the Executive Vice Chairman, Nigerian Communications Commission, Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta, are expected as Special Guests. Mrs. Funke Opeke, Managing Director, MainOne Cable and Chairman, Presidential Committee on National Broadband Plan, is expected to deliver the Keynote Address on the first day. While Mr. Victor Eburajolo, Deputy Group Managing Director, Kewalram Group, will be delivering the Keynote Address on the second day at the virtual Expo.

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