By: Nana
Appiah Acquaye
African Telecommunications
Union (ATU) Secretary General John Omo has highlighted the importance of
protecting satellite resources that remain central to connectivity and access
across Africa during the 42nd Meeting of the International Telecommunications
Satellite Organization (ITSO) in Washington, D.C.
John Omo is participating in
the ITSO meeting this week, where his opening statement reflected on Africa’s
longstanding engagement with the organisation and the continued importance of
satellite resources to connectivity on the continent.
The Assembly also recognised
representatives from Nigeria, Uganda and South Africa for their contributions
to the work of ITSO.
The three representatives
were pictured with John Omo and ITSO Director General Dr Renata Brazil David,
highlighting Africa’s presence at AP-42 and its continuing contribution to the
organisation.
The meeting provides a
platform for member states and stakeholders to engage on issues relating to
international telecommunications satellite cooperation, with Africa continuing
to participate in discussions concerning satellite connectivity and access.