NITDA reviews guidelines on ICT service registration

Hadiza Umar, the NITDA spokesperson, said the review was due and would strengthen the ease of doing business.

News Agency of Nigeria • January 13, 2024

NITDA Office

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) says it is reviewing the guidelines for registration of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) service providers.

Hadiza Umar, the NITDA spokesperson, said in a statement on Saturday that the review was due and would strengthen the ease of doing business.

Ms Umar stressed that the review would improve efficiency in the registration process.

“NITDA is undertaking a comprehensive review of the guidelines for registration of ICT service providers/contractors.

“This is designed to streamline the process for the delivery of IT services to Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) of government.

“These guidelines, initially issued in 2018, have outlined the registration process for indigenous IT service providers that guarantee the delivery of high-quality IT projects to the Federal Government,” said Ms Umar.

She said the guidelines uphold professionalism in IT services and nourish the growth of companies in adherence to presidential executive orders.

“Since the issuance of the guidelines, the agency has identified the need to improve efficiency in the process of registration and promote indigenous IT service provision.

“It will ensure competent vendors are engaged for IT service delivery to Ministries, Departments and Agencies,” she said.

Ms Umar added that the review aligned with the present administration’s drive to ensure collective prosperity through efficiency and innovation.

She added that the review would result in the amendment of the guidelines and create opportunities for more digital services to be provided by Nigerian companies.

Ms Umar said NITDA desired to collaborate with all stakeholders to ensure that Nigerians benefit from using IT to enhance and simplify their daily activities with government and other institutions.

“In view of this, the agency kindly invites the public to provide their comments, inputs and feedback on or before Sunday, January 21, 2024, via this link: https://nitda.gov.ng/draft-regulatory-instruments/,” she said.

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