Nigeria's communication technology minster, Omobola Johnson, says the
nation's draft ICT policy is a document that will facilitate the
transformation of the economy from its present state to a
knowledge-based one.
Omobola who spoke in Lagos at the fourth
edition of the DigitalSENSE Africa Forum, said the policy, if
implemented, would also put ICT at the front burner and drive engagement
with government and increase productivity through better access,
organisation and knowledge information dissemination.
Said the
minister: “This [Draft ICT] Policy is in line with transforming our
country into a knowledge-based economy in which ICTs are key drivers of
the way we deliver social services, educate our children, deliver
healthcare, and ensure public safety.
ICTs will also drive how we
engage with government and increase our productivity through better
access, organisation and dissemination of information and knowledge.”
“The
Policy is a statement of intent and our next steps involve turning
intent into action via the development of detailed implementation/action
plans.
Commenting on the theme of the forum, which is: ‘Internet
Governance and Mobile Economy in Nigeria’, Johnson said it was of
particular importance as the nation seeks to develop and implement a
shared vision for the ICT sector, as well as increase its contributions
towards the development of the country. Speaking on internet governance,
she noted that it deals with the digital world, arguing that the mobile
economy is still far from accessibility in the country.
She
commended the organisers of the forum, stressing that is a recognised
platform for the discussion of ICT issues with particular reference to
Internet Governance and an important channel for the emergence of
recommendations towards implementation/action plans for the future
development of the Internet and mobile economy in Nigeria.
(Excerpts from BizTechAfrica)
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