Information and Communication Technology Agency (ICTA) Chairman Oshada Senanayake yesterday announced that he has tendered resignation from the post last week, citing he stands by his principles and ethos.

He apologised for not being able to contribute more, under circumstances which forced him to abide by his principles. Resignation from ICTA is following his stepping down from the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka (TRCSL) Director-General last December, which would come into effect from end of the month.

“Dear all, after almost 2.5 years of contributing for the digital journey of the country by taking a break from my private sector career which I firmly believe was the best way for the country’s economic revival, I have tendered my resignation formally last week from ICTA as well following my stepping down of TRC last Dec., which could come into effect from end of the month. 

“Thank you all for the support for my work during stint which hopefully will go a step towards enabling the next generation. I’m sorry I could not do more but circumstances are such and as I always said I would vehemently stand by my principles and ethos I believe in,” he tweeted yesterday.

ICTA Chairman’s resignation comes following countrywide social media ban imposed on Saturday midnight, where platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, WhatsApp, YouTube, Snapchat, TikTok and Instagram were affected.

Senanayake was appointed as TRCSL Director-General in November 2019, by President Gotabaya Rajapaksa.

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