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Zambia has become the latest country to ratify the Pan-African Constitution of the Africa Information Communication Technology (ICT) Union.
On Monday, Zambia submitted its ratification documents for the Constitution and Convention of the African Telecommunications Union (ATU) at the Union’s headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya.
In a statement issued in Lusaka, Union Programme Coordinator, Alice Koech, said the instruments were received by ATU Secretary General John Omo.
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“ATU extends exclusive benefits to countries that have ratified its foundational instruments, including full engagement in all Union activities, eligibility to vote and run for elections within the Union’s Permanent Organs and the opportunity to nominate candidates for elective roles,” she pointed out.
She mentioned that with Zambia’s ratification, 32 out of the 52 African countries represented by ATU had ratified or acceded to the Union’s Constitution and Convention, which was initially signed by ATU Member States in 1999 and revised in 2014.
Welcoming Zambia’s ratification, ATU Secretary-General, John Omo, said Zambia’s ratification of the ATU Constitution and Convention was a significant step towards reinforcing regional solidarity and cooperation in telecommunications and ICT.
“This milestone underscores the importance of collective efforts in driving innovation and ensuring digital inclusion across the continent,” he said.
Zambia’s Charge d’Affaires in Kenya, Alfred Musemuna, delivered the ratified instruments on behalf of Zambia’s Minister of Science and Technology, Felix Mutati.
Musemuna reiterated that the ratification demonstrated Zambia’s dedication to aligning with continental frameworks that promote technological advancement and connectivity.
“We look forward to active participation in ATU’s initiatives and contributing to its strategic goals,” he said.
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