How ICT sector retained top position in GDP growth ― Pantami On By Emmanuel Elebeke The Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr. Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami, says the consistent positive performance of the ICT sector to the growth of the Nigerian economy is a result of the development and implementation of relevant policies of the present administration. He said the Federal Government has provided an enabling environment for the ICT sector to thrive, through the development and implementation of relevant policies. According to the NBS, “Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) grew by 0.51% (year-on-year) in real terms in the first quarter of 2021, marking two consecutive quarters of growth following the negative growth rates recorded in the second and third quarters of 2020.’’