Information Technology (IT) has been described as the
driving force behind the digital economy, says the newly elected president,
Nigeria Computer Society (NCS), Prof. David Adewumi during a session ‘ Meet NCS
President’ on Thursday in Lagos.
He told DigitalSENSE Business News that one of his administration
cardinal points is to focus on professional and high profile advocacy, noting
that in an effort at celebrating excellence, we are concerned about the marginalization
of IT today in the industry.
“IT is the driving force and contributor behind the digital
economy,” he said, stressing that the profession and the industry must
therefore be appropriately rewarded, recognized and strengthened.
Local content, he said, needs to be enforced practically and
supported in providing the much needed innovative solutions for job creation,
security, governance, health and several issues.
Prof. Adewumi lamented that Nigeria is not fully harnessing
the growth opportunity of the IT sector industry, emphasizing that appropriate
recognition, policies and legislation still needs to be put in place.
“It is imperative that the Presidential Advisory Committee
on National Dialogue fully faces this reality,” he declared, adding that the
dialogue must grasp the need to incorporate and prioritize the role of the IT
sector, if Nigeria is to be a key player and fulfill its promise in the 21st
century.
Jobs, he said, cannot be effectively created massively or
have a sound educational system with analogue mindset and actions, maintaining
that without a strong IT profession and industry, it will be impossible for
Nigeria to drive change and unleash Nigeria’s growth promise.
Additionally, Prof. Adewumi urged Nigerians, especially in
the IT industry to learn to celebrate their own through achievements and
landmarks to inspire and propel growth in IT.
The annual National IT Merit Award (NITMA), he said, NCS is
set to hold on December 13, 2013 at The Haven, GRA Ikeja-Lagos in recognition
and rewards of excellence and tremendous contributions in the development and
deployment of IT in the country and the diaspora.
“Category awards will be based on IT specialization, NCS
standards and global best practices,” he said, adding that fellowships will
also be conferred on deserving members.
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