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Countdown to technology in government summit/expo

Published

7 years ago

November 30, 2018

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IT professionals across government – Federal, State and Local Governments – “Accelerating Economic Recovery and Growth” of Nigeria’s Governments

IT professionals in Government – Federal, State and Local Governments in Nigeria under the auspices of the Nigeria Information Technology Professionals in Civil and Public Service (NITPCS); an interest professional group of the Nigeria Computer Society (NCS) has strategically positioned itself as the critical technology enabler to the current economic recovery and growth agenda of President Muhammadu Buhari (GCFR), Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria led government.

This new bold move the NITPCS National President, Raphael Omosola, said in a report by TechEconomy.ng, is predicated on the fact that as civil and public servants and more importantly as IT professionals we are the fulcrum in which the successful implementation of policies and programmes of all strata of governments in Nigeria rest upon: whether its within government; government to business and to its citizens or otherwise.

NITPCS whose Vision is: Promote professionalism, provide conducive environment for continuous career development and progression; protection of member’s interest and condition of their practice and its Mission: To enable the government to drive the Information Technology (IT) component of IT polices and professionalize “IT” practice in Nigerian Civil/Public services.

As part of the process of that change, NITPCS will be hosting Nigeria’s largest and most prestigious public sector ICT Summit/Expo in Abuja at the Crystal Palace Hotel, Area 11, Abuja, FCT; December 5th – 7th, 2018.

The summit/expo delegates will come primarily from Federal MDAs, State MDAs and Local governments as well as the Legislature and Judiciary. We are having premium industry exhibitors for this event.

The event includes plenary session, thought leadership presentations, panel discussion, capacity building and industry based seminars with speakers from both the public and private sector.

The event is fully supported by Federal Ministry of Communications, Nigeria Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Galaxy Backbone Plc (GBB), Nigeria Communications Commission (NCC), Nigeria Communications Satellite Ltd (NIGCOMSAT), Nigeria Computer Society (NCS) and Computer Professional Registration Council of Nigeria (CPN).

The three-day Technology in Government Summit/Expo 2018 will bring together senior public sector leaders, Policy makers, IT professionals, Experts and stakeholders to learn, connect and solve, a platform that shall support and deepen the ongoing ICT modernization within the public sector.

Governments are increasingly becoming smart, efficient and citizen facing with the adoption of appropriate technologies to drive governance and create the requisite enabling environment for national change and transformation.

The theme of the summit/expo is “Accelerating National Economic Recovery and Growth (ERGP), the Role of Information Technology” while the plenary sub themes for Thursday 6^th December, focuses on things that matter most to government:

Security and Protection of Key National Information Infrastructures
Enabling the strategic use of ICT to deliver on policy and effective governance
Engaging openly to build and leverage knowledge and foster collaboration: Executive Orders
Government Spending: doing more with less – Shared Services

This year’s Summit offers a 4 track IT technical training, and a Master Class as follows:

CIO Master Class and Project Management for IT Leaders
Understanding and Implementing IT Service Management (ITSM)
Cyber Security and Digital Assets Protection – Discovery Series (Hands On)
Government Portal/Website and Enterprise Collaboration Design, Implementation and Support
Unified Communications Infrastructure Design and Implementation

NITPCS has begun to collaborate with government entities particularly NITDA whose mandate revolves around technology services in the public sector and also will be partnering with private sector technology providers to support government in this direction.

NITPCS as an umbrella body of government IT professionals is therefore fully geared up to support government at all levels to achieve its mandate to Nigerian citizens by ensuring that through the adoption of appropriate technologies governments will begin to realise the following:

enhanced efficiency and timeliness
cost reduction and transparency in governance
citizen focused service delivery
government to business efficiency.

Because of the uniqueness of this event and the critical role IT plays globally today, particularly in governments; expected to grace the summit are Governors, Ministers and Heads of MDA’s across Nigeria.

“Having said that, I on behalf of NITPCS wish to invite the general public to the summit /expo. We are looking forward to welcoming and receiving top government functionaries, IT professionals, Government and Industry Exhibitors to the summit/expo. Summit website: www.techingovt.org.ng”, the President said.

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NOTAP Announces Plan for 2025 Technology and Innovation Summit

….Harnessing R&D and Innovation Potentials of Nigeria’s STI Ecosystem

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1 week ago

October 11, 2025

Ani Sandra

The National Office for Technology Acquisition and Promotion (NOTAP) has announced the forthcoming NOTAP Technology and Innovation Summit (NTIS 2025), scheduled to hold on Thursday, 6th and Friday, 7th November 2025 at THE HALL, 16 Musa Yar’Adua Street, Victoria Island, Lagos, commencing daily at 9:00 AM.

Themed “Harnessing R&D and Innovation Potentials of Nigeria’s STI Ecosystem,” the two-day summit will convene key leaders from government, private sector, academia, development partners, and the startup ecosystem to explore strategies for strengthening Nigeria’s innovation landscape and positioning the nation as a hub for technology-driven economic growth.

Speaking on the upcoming summit, Dr. Lady Obiageli Amadiobi, the director-general of NOTAP, emphasized that the forum will serve as a strategic platform to foster dialogue and action around innovation policy, technology transfer, intellectual property, and commercialization.

“Our goal is to accelerate the transformation of research and creativity into commercially viable enterprises that drive national development,” she noted.

Summit Highlights

The NOTAP Technology and Innovation Summit 2025 will feature:

Ministerial Address and Keynote Sessions by renowned leaders in innovation, policy, and technology.
High-Level Panel Discussions on key themes such as technology transfer, intellectual property sovereignty, and building an AI-ready human resources.
Launching of Project NOVA (Nigeria’s Outsourcing Value Acceleration) and promotion of the NOTAP Local Vendor Policy (LVP) across all sectors of the economy.
Workshops and Breakout Sessions on IP management, funding access, and talent development.
Exhibitions and Innovation Showcases, featuring startups, research institutions, and technology companies.
Hackathon and Pitch Showcase, for emerging innovators and young entrepreneurs.
Networking and Partnership Sessions to foster collaboration across sectors.

The Summit will also host a Special Exhibition Pavilion to highlight Nigeria’s emerging technologies, research outputs, and development partnerships, reflecting NOTAP’s commitment to bridging the gap between invention and commercialization.

Partnership and Collaborations

The event is organized by the National Office for Technology Acquisition and Promotion (NOTAP) in partnership with Crestsage Limited and collaboration with stakeholders, to ensure a world-class experience that aligns with NOTAP’s mission of accelerating technology, promoting innovation and sustainable development across Nigeria.

The National Office for Technology Acquisition and Promotion (NOTAP) is a parastatal under the Federal Ministry of Innovation, Science and Technology, mandated to regulate the acquisition of foreign technology, promote local research, and encourage the development and commercialization of indigenous technologies. Through strategic partnerships, policy advocacy, and capacity development, NOTAP continues to play pivotal roles in advancing Nigeria’s innovation ecosystem.

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Ortom, NOA DG, others to feature as Panelists at GOCOP 2025 Conference

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3 weeks ago

September 26, 2025

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Panelists at GOCOP conference

The Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP) has announced that Chief Samuel Ortom, former Governor of Benue State, will serve as one of the panelists at the upcoming GOCOP 2025 Conference.

The conference theme is “Reconciling Campaign Promises with Governance Realities: Challenges and Prospects.”

A press statement by GOCOP publicity secretary, Ogbuefi Remmy Nweke, disclosed that the panel discussion will feature esteemed panelists, including Prof. Abiodun Adeniyi, Registrar, Base University, Abuja; Prof. Abigail Ogwezzy-Ndisika,2025 Director, Institute of Continuing Education (UNILAG); and Alhaji Lanre Issa-Orilu, Director-General, National Orientation Agency.

The conference, he said, will take place on October 9, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Ikeja, Lagos.

He recalled that GOCOP had earlier announced that the keynote speaker will be Rt. Hon. Aminu Bello Masari, former Speaker of the House of Representatives and immediate past Governor of Katsina State.

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Takang, Ladid Lead Africa’s Digital Sovereignty Debate At DACE 2025

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1 month ago

September 17, 2025

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L-R: Prof. Latif Ladid and Dr. Armstrong Takang

How can Africa remain safe and powerful in a world being rapidly redefined by Artificial Intelligence?

That pressing question will take centre stage at the 13th Digital Africa Conference & Exhibition (DACE), scheduled for October 28–29, 2025, in Abuja.

The two-day gathering will be anchored by two powerhouse keynote speakers: Dr. Armstrong Takang on Day 1 and Prof. Latif Ladid on Day 2, each bringing unique expertise to Africa’s digital sovereignty conversation.

Dr. Armstrong Takang, Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of the Ministry of Finance Incorporated (MOFI), will open the conference with a keynote that situates Africa’s digital sovereignty within the broader context of economic reform, institutional innovation, and strategic governance.

A consummate professional and visionary thinker, Dr. Takang has spent decades bridging the gap between public reform and private investment across Africa and the United States. Before his current role at MOFI, he served as Special Adviser to the Honourable Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, where he led the MOFI Transformation Team.

His career includes leading Growth Alliance Partners (GAP), a pan-African firm that helped turn around several businesses to create shareholder value, and working at KPMG in New York.

He has been instrumental in designing and implementing key national initiatives such as the Integrated Payroll and Personnel Information System (IPPIS), the Voluntary Asset and Income Declaration Scheme (VAIDS), and the ICT components of EFCC/NFIU systems.

Dr. Takang has also chaired national ICT committees and contributed to landmark policies, including Nigeria’s Content Development in ICT and the country’s 50-year Development Plan. His keynote will highlight how digital and financial sovereignty intersect to secure Africa’s long-term competitiveness.

On the other hand, Prof. Latif Ladid, Founder & President of the IPv6 Forum and Chair of the AI & Blockchain Global Forum, brings decades of global leadership in internet architecture, digital policy, and emerging technologies.

His expertise spans across pivotal roles from IEEE Future Networks to the Internet Society, 3GPP, and EU research on next-generation networks.

Organizers say his keynote will set the tone for the conference, unpacking how Africa can assert digital sovereignty, safeguard its data, and lead in shaping the ethics and standards of AI on the global stage.

“This year’s theme, ‘Sovereign Intelligence: Africa’s Voice in the Global Digital Order,’ isn’t just a concept, it’s a necessity,” said Dr. Evans Woherem, Chairman of Digital Africa Consult. “Prof. Ladid’s keynote will highlight what it takes for Africa to remain safe, independent, and powerful in the new AI era.”

At a time when global powers are racing to define AI norms and secure digital dominance, Africa risks being left behind if it fails to act. Much of its technology remains imported, its data stored abroad, and its languages invisible in mainstream AI systems.

DACE 2025 is designed to change this narrative, by equipping Africa with the tools, strategies, and partnerships to become a proactive co-author of the digital future.

The conference will feature high-level dialogues on digital sovereignty, policy innovation, and cross-border cooperation, alongside exhibitions of homegrown startups, developer workshops, and showcases of African-built AI tools for health, agriculture, finance, and education.

Beyond the panels and showcases, DACE 2025 is expected to produce a concrete roadmap for Africa’s digital sovereignty.

“This isn’t just about technology,” noted Woherem. “It’s about agency, safety, and independence. With Prof. Ladid setting the stage, we hope to leave Abuja with a united vision of Africa’s place in the global AI order.”

With delegates expected from across Africa and the world, the two-day gathering promises to be a defining moment in the continent’s digital journey.