NCS harps on Digital Inclusion, announces date for National Conference


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Nigeria Computer Society (NCS) the umbrella body of all IT professionals and organizations in Nigeria has emphasized the need for Digital Inclusion.

The President of the group, Prof Adesola Aderounmu took this stand at Alausa, Lagos during a Press Conference to announce date for the 27th National Conference of NCS which holds from Tuesday 17th to Thursday 19th of July, 2018, at International Conference Centre University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria, with the Conference theme “Digital Inclusion: Opportunities, Challenges, and Strategies”.

According to Aderounmu, the conference will focus on important issues related to the theme and sub themes such as “Poverty Eradication and Job Creation in the rural Economy; Internet and Broadband for All; e-agriculture, e-health, e-education for inclusion; Software and Local Content; Digital Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women; Tech Startup, SME and Youth Entrepreneurship; E-Voting and Election Management and New Technologies for Economic Growth and Diversification.

Other sub-themes include Digital Literacy, Knowledge Culture and Human Capital Development; Policy and Regulatory Framework; E-government, Citizen Engagement and Open Government; Fintech, e-Commerce and Financial Inclusion; Digital Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities; Innovative Collaboration and partnership; Cyber security Awareness, Threat, Protection and Digital Rights; Innovation for the Elderly, Internally Displaced Persons and the Vulnerable.

With more than 20,000 members and major interest groups including (ISPON, ITAN, ISPAN, NiWIIT, ITSSP, AITP, NITPCS), the President said, “In line with emphasis on innovation we will be adopting various approaches through this most unique gathering of IT academia, industry and thought leaders to address challenges and highlight opportunities related to building a digital, prosperous and Inclusive Nigeria that leverages on information technology to achieve Sustainable Development.”

The conference, the President of the group said, comprises plenary, parallel and technical sessions, networking meetings, panel discussions and special focus forums. 

 He stated that highlights include: Plenary and Parallel Sessions, Technical Sessions, Seminars, Research Consortium, Induction of New Members, Youth Innovation and Entrepreneurship Platform, Exhibition and Products Launch, Social Media Masterclass, Mentor-Mentee forum, NITDA session, National IT Competitions, Fellows’ Forum and Annual General Meeting.

Aderounmu also revealed that high profile dignitaries from government, private and educational sectors, as well as those from the international and global IT environment are expected to grace the august event. They include President Mohammadu Buhari, Commander in Chief of the Armed forces of Nigeria as Guest of Honour, while Senator Abiola Ajimobi, Governor of Oyo State is the Chief Host, adding that the Minister of Communication, Barrister Adebayo Shittu and Director General of NITDA will be in attendance.

“NCS cautions that as we invest in technology, we must not widen existing divides in society. The sustainability of our efforts requires inclusion. The excluded, the vulnerable, the rural populace all need to be part of the digital revolution for Nigeria to fulfil its immense potential,” the President said.

A most exciting feature and highlight at this year’s conference is the NCS President Award for Distinguished personalities in IT industry with outstanding Contribution to the growth of IT in Nigeria. Notable dignitaries to be honoured and recognized are:
Governor of Oyo State – Senator Abiola Ajimobi and His wife Mrs Florence Ajimobi; and Governor of Gombe State, Alh (Dr.) Ibrahim Hasan Dankwambo.

Confirmed Guest Speakers include Ms Funke Opeke, Founder and CEO of MainOne; Mr. Oluwafunminiyi Ajao, Special Adviser to the Oyo State Governor on ICT, among others.

Specifically, topics such as Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, Fintech, Financial Inclusion, eGovernment, Broadband, Disruptive Technologies, Fourth Industrial Revolution and e-Voting will be covered as they relate to the conference theme.  




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