NCS to Facilitate Tech Innovation for Digital Transformation

Emma Okonji

In line with the federal government’s initiative to drive digital transformation across all sectors of the economy, the Nigeria Computer Society (NCS), the umbrella body of all Information Technology (IT) professionals and interest groups, has reiterated its commitment in aligning with government in achieving the drive for digital transformation.

According to NCS, it would use the occasion of its International Conference, slated to hold this week in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, to assemble a multi-stakeholder forum to examine pertinent considerations in showcasing Innovative systems and technologies to achieving digital economics transformation.

President of NCS, Prof. Adesina Sodiya, who reiterated the commitment of NCS at a press conference in Lagos, said engagement opportunities would be explored during the conference to present and develop effective strategies, creative approaches, and practical solutions.

Giving instances how digital economy drives a nation to prosperity, Sodiya said NCS had resolved to provide the technical skills and expertise for the realisation of this lofty goal of government, adding that NCS has also recognised that the drive needs highly innovative ideas and systems.

“We have made this conference a platform for developing strategies, processes, systems and technologies needed to drive and run digital economy. It will also spur the culture of building innovative systems for digital economy. Relevant key components of digital economy such as government policy and regulation, digitalisation, broadband infrastructure, emerging technologies, mobile applications, grid infrastructure, e-government, smart cities, e-health, e-agriculture, among others, will be discussed and analysed at the conference. We are sure that the conference will re-focus and re-think the digital economy policy of government,” Sodiya said.

The NCS President said participants should look forward to amazing opportunities to exchange new ideas, gain new insights, build relationships with stakeholders, promote IT professionalism, share best practices, establish standards, develop business or research relations, and find global partners for future collaborations. Manufacturers, industry experts, academics, professionals, innovators, service providers, researchers, suppliers, consultants, students, youth innovators and entrepreneurs, as well as policy makers in government and business people will come together to connect for the betterment of our nation.

The theme of the conference, ‘Innovative Systems for Digital Economy (ISDE 2021)’ was scientifically chosen in order to provide the needed technological supports for government drives and vision in the modern society. Innovative Systems for Digital economy is simply about economic transformation digitally, Sodiya further said.

Most notable about this year’s hybrid NCS conference are the unparalleled opportunities for self-development, networking, partnership, recognition, and advocacy opportunities.