Nigeria’s Communications Commission, the NCC, announced on Wednesday that it was prepared to ink a partnership deal with the Institute of Software Practitioners of Nigeria (ISPON) with the aim of establishing a national working group on telecommunications software services transactions and billing systems.
The announcement of a possible deal comes after criticism of the country’s efforts to improve services for its citizens.
NCC Executive Vice Chairman Eugene Juwah recently discussed the activities and expectations with ISPON President Chris Uwaje. He allegedly asked ISPON to develop a clear action plan for management of a possible dual project.
Uwaje said that Juwah’s discussions and visit to the company would help the company develop a national advocacy program that would allow the adoption of national software strategic policy and “rub minds on the critical and challenging ICT issues in national development.
“It is our professional opinion that our nation is faced with a monumental challenge on how to structure, configure and reposition information and communications technology and especially software in Nigeria, as a prime industry for nation building, national security and global competitiveness,” Uwaje said.
To the possible concerns that have arisen, the ISPON president said “there is a fundamental need to establish an initiative to review existing ICT policies, strategies and establish as well as implement a National Software strategy and policy aimed at ensuring Nigeria will be able to satisfy its domestic, regional and international requirements for application software solutions, content development and usage.”
By Staff
