The Nigerian Computer Society, (NCS) has among other things
advocated the passage of cyber security legislation to provide legal
backing and confidence to fighting cyber crime.
Having the right legal and regulatory framework, according to the NCS
will promote the multi-sectoral adoption of IT, encourage trust and
confidence in IT enabled activities while attracting significant local
and international investment in Nigeria’s IT industry.
“Legislation must be a priority in creating an enabling environment
for the inclusive growth of cashless and mobile money markets” the NCS
President, Sir Demola Aladokomo said when NCS paid a visit to the
Minister of Communications Technology.
Draft ICT Policy
The Nigeria Computer Society (NCS), according to him, appreciates the
effort of the Ministry of Communications Technology in producing the
draft harmonized ICT policy, and assured that NCS, the leading
professional IT association in Nigeria was committed to providing
direction and a roadmap for the employment of ICT to provide inclusive
growth and overall prosperity in Nigeria.
“Sustainable modern, competitive, prosperous and inclusive economies
require coordination and consistency in ICT and related activities.
While public power supply and other infrastructure are critical, we must
invest in the future of Nigeria with IT capacity building and research
and development.
“NCS is focused on ensuring ICT adds value in education, employment
generation, business improvement, healthcare and public safety to boost
economic growth, social inclusion and overall national development” he
explained.
National Security
According to NCS President, security has become a major concern in
the nation, adding that without safety and peace, social and economic
development is uncertain and unsustainable. NCS and its members, he said
were working on initiatives to ensure that IT is effectively deployed
to improve security.
Main streaming IT
Aladekomo disclosed that NCS is working towards the main streaming of IT into private and public sector activities.
“It’s about digital inclusion and using IT as a tool for improving
national growth and competitiveness of the nation through IT.”
