ICT Improves Infrastructure,
ICT Improves Infrastructure, E-Government, Local
Content- Shittu
The Honourable Minister of Communications, Dr Adebayo Shittu has
pointed out that ICT Roadmap has improved Infrastructure
development, E-Government, industry development, Capacity building,
local content development and innovation in Nigeria
He stated this during 2nd Phase Sensitization Workshop on
National ICT Roadmap for the South East East which has its theme as
‘The role of the Private sector in the implementation of the
Nigeria ICT Roadmap” held in Awka, Anambra State..
The Minister said the intention in developing the Roadmap is to
create broad and flexible pathways to ensure that ICT reaches all
the nooks and crannies of Nigeria.
Dr. Shittu added that the sensitization programme of the Roadmap
2017-2020 had been deliberately planned by the ministry as part of
its post Roadmap engagements in furtherance of its desire to
broaden continuous consultations with stakeholders in the
sector.
In his words, “the Sensitization Programme of the ICT Roadmap
will serve as an avenue for private sector stakeholders and
participants to cross-fertilize ideas and experiences, share
innovations, build enduring partnerships so as to ensure the
realization of the vision of government in putting in the ICT
sector”.
He reiterated Government commitment to ensure that the ICT
Sector realizes its full potentials as a viable alternative to
diversification of the economy and weaning the sector away from
oil.
The Minister urged the private sector to embrace the Roadmap and
identified priorities areas in the Roadmap and takes appropriate
action to enable them to achieve their aspirations
“We fully recognize that developing the Roadmap can only bring
maximum benefits to stakeholders if it is effectively implemented
and we shall continue to provide the required enabling environment,
incentives, and support towards ensuring the growth and success of
our Industry players. Shittu stressed
In his contribution, the Secretary to the Anambra State
Government, Professor Solo Chukwulobelu who represented the
Executive Governor of the state described the workshop as timely
noting that the state has complied with the use of ICT in
government business.
In his words, “there is an increase in the state internal
revenue from N475 million to N1.7 billion due to the introduction
of ICT to the government business in the state”.