By
Abubakar Sadiq Ibrahim
The Chairman,SAVANNAH CENTER FOR DIPLOMACY, Democracy AND DEVELOPMENT, Professor Ibrahim A.Gambari has called for increased approach to bridge the gap in digital divides between the haves and have-nots in the urban and rural dwellers.
He also called for similar approach in bridging the gender inequality in the ownership of digital devices in Africa.
Professor Gambari who is the immediate past Chief of staff in the administration of ex President of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari made the remark in an address as a Special Guest Speaker to the 2024 Annual Conference, African Bar Association, Lusaka, Zambia, Tuesday October 29th, 2024.
The former Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Prof Ibrahim Gambari speaks on the Digital Divide and its impact on Human Rights in Africa.
The Chairman of SCDDD in his address chronically went through Africa’s space in the emerging history of science, technological, and innovation in African experience.
The Former UN Under-Secretary General, incharge of Political Affairs highlighted the impact and the vulnerabilities on the developing world of digital statistics, especially Africa as a continent in emerging digital human rights and economy.
Prof Gambari said “The digital divide limits access to healthcare through telemedicine, educational resources through e-learning platforms, and even economic opportunities through digital entrepreneurship.
In regions with weak democratic institutions, access to the Internet can also empower citizens to hold their governments accountable, promoting transparency and good governance.
The digital divide is not just about technology, it is about human rights.
It is about ensuring equitable access to the tools and opportunities that can improve the lives of millions of Africans.
Together, through strategic policies, legal advocacy, and collaboration, we can build a brighter, more inclusive future where NO ONE IS LEFT BEHIND” . The Eminent scholar and Diplomat added.
Abubakar Sadiq Ibrahim
Africa This Week
His Excellency Prof Ibrahim Agboola Gambari’s
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