Transcript GOVERNMENT FINANCIAL REGULATIONS

State of Information
Technology in Africa
Nigeria Case Study
By
Prof. G.O. Ajayi
Director General/CEO
National Information Technology
Development Agency - NITDA.
7 July, 2015.
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Information Technology
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Introduction
The State of Information Technology
in Africa and Nigeria
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Africa has the lowest
growth in teledensity
of any developing
region in the world.
Has 12% of World
population, but 2% of
World’s main
telephone lines.
Average level of
income is the lowest,
but the cost of
installing telephone
line is the highest.
Recent Statistics has it
that there are about 3
million Internet users
in Africa with only 1
million outside South
Africa.
Internet connectivity is
0.3% of the world-wide
connectivity.
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Highest profit per
telephone line and long
waiting a period for
telephone lines.
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Percentage
Comparative Distribution of ICT Facilities
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Africa
Others
POP
POP
F.L.
MC
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M.C.
- Population
- Fixed Line Subscribers
- Mobile Cellular Subscribers
- Personal Computers
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Internet
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The e-Africa Commission
E-Africa commission is the structure setup by NEPAD for
ICT development in Africa.
ICT covers a wide range of sectors that are currently under
different administrative arrangements at national,
regional and continental level i.e. infrastructure, content
and applications such as education and health;
The e-Africa Commission is the only body that brings
together the different structures in the ICT sector under
one umbrella (the content and Infrastructure institutions
and government agencies);
Its Focus Areas are structured in line with the G8 DOT
Force implementation Teams and UN ICT Task Force
Working Groups;
It has top African experts and practitioners as its
Commissioners.
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The e-Africa Commission
The concept of the Commission was inspired by
the e-ASEAN Task Force and the e-European
Initiative.
The Commission is structured to be the NEPAD
ICT Task Team with the responsibility for
overseeing a well structured and coordinated
development of the ICT sector in Africa
encompassing not only infrastructure
development but also content, services and
applications.
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The e-Africa Commission
Projects
Human Resource Development (ICT
in Schools or e-schools)
Infrastructure Development
e-policies and strategies
Local Content Development
Special Programmes (Youth
Programmes)
Public e-awareness.
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SAT-3/WASC/SAFE
fibre optics cable system…
•This US$ 638m fibre optic system with the potential capacity of
up to 120Gbps can transform ICT in Africa.
•Nigeria and other African countries have a challenge to develop
National Backbone Infrastructures to ensure the full utilisation of
this cable system.
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State of ICT in Nigeria
Telephone Lines:
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Fixed Lines: 800, 000 with about 70% operational.
Mobile Lines: Less than 30,000 subscribers before the introduction of GSM in
Aug. 2001.
Presently there are about 1.7 million mobile subscribers in the country.
Combined with about 600,000 fixed line subscribers, the nation has more than
2 million telephone subscribers.
The license for a 2nd National Operator has been awarded to
GlobalCom Ltd. The company is planning on a massive roll-out of
infrastructure in 32 cities across the nation by next month.
GlobalCom promises cheaper tariff and better services than the
existing telephone operators.
There has been a recent failed attempt at privatising NITEL, the
incumbent National Telecoms Operator.
NITEL is installing an optical fibre network to link the major
cities in the country to be terminated at the SAT3/WASC/SAFE
Landing near lagos.
Installation of an optical fibre network along the national power
grid will soon take off;
Large number of VSAT operations for Internet Services by both
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State of ICT in Nigeria
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Access to Internet is still limited to the major cities and
most times through dial-up connection from smaller cities
at exorbitant rates and very unstable service.
With more than 60million Nigerian living outside the
major cities, Internet connectivity is a major issue that
should be given special attention in the IT industry.
Without adequate connections to advanced
telecommunications infrastructure and services, many
rural, and suburban communities may not be able to fully
participate in the emerging information economy.
This is a trend that has to change in the near future.
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Recent efforts made by the Government towards
ICT Development in Nigeria.
We can rightly say the nation has finally started on the
path to developing an Information Infrastructure base.
These are as a result of the efforts made by government in
recents years and these include:
 Launched the National telecommunications Policy in
Sept. 2000.
 Developed a Comprehensive Science and Technology
Policy (2001).
 National Policy on Information Technology developed
and Launched (2001);
 Establishment of National Information Technology
Development Agency (NITDA).
 National Space Research and Development Agency
(NARSDA) launched a program for the Nigerian Satellite
System.
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Need for an
Information Technology Policy
The Federal government has recognized the
importance of IT as a major key to economic
growth and sustainability.
The National IT Policy was approved by the
Federal Executive Council in March, 2001.
NITDA is the implementation body of the IT
policy, setup in April, 2001.
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Nigerian National IT Policy
The Vision
To make Nigeria an IT capable country in Africa
and a key player in the Information Society by the
year 2005, using IT as the engine for sustainable
development and global competitiveness.
The Mission is to Use “IT” for:
Education
Creation of Wealth
Poverty Eradication
Job Creation
Global Competitiveness
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Sectoral Application of the
IT Policy
Human Resource Development
Infrastructure
Governance
Research and Development
Health
Agriculture
Urban and Rural Development
Trade and Commerce
Arts, Culture and Tourism
National Security and Law Enforcement
Fiscal Measures
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Implementation Strategy
Institutional
Capacity
Building
Human
Resource Capacity
Building
Radio tower
Radio tower
Radio tower
Satellite dish
Radio tower
Radio tower
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Infrastructure
Capacity
Building
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Developments
In
Information Technology
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NITDA
Human Resource Development
In accordance with the National IT
Policy, NITDA has played strategic
roles in fostering the development
of IT human resources in Nigeria.
1. NITDA has hosted many consultative forums
with Stakeholders in Information Technology
especially in the public sector to enlighten these
decision makers on the need for IT based
economic development.
2. Been involved in a series of training programmes
aimed at IT education to the youth, IT
professionals and the public service stakeholders.
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Training
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Partnership with CISCO to roll-out local
academies especially in the Institutions of
Higher Learning for training of Networking
Professionals.
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The training has been quite successful at the main
headquarters in Abuja.
Partnership with UNDP in the TICAD Initiative.
NITDA is currently running a training for public
servants and will soon train Legislatures in the
Senate and National Assembly in the 2nd phase
of the project.
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NITDA Projects
Mobile Internet Units - MIUs
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NITDA will soon be commissioning six Mobile Internet
Units (MIUs) to carry ICT education and awareness to
the six geopolitical zones of the country.
These units are buses converted to computer laboratory
equipped with computer systems, printers, scanners,
digital cameras, servers and other communication
infrastructures like the VSAT terminals.
They are designed to double as mobile Telecentres and
Internet centres.
The are designed to be used as mobile training centres.
MUIs will be used to carry information on issues like
HIV/AIDS to more than 60 million Nigerians in the rural
areas.
The MIUs are scheduled for commissioning next month.
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NITDA Projects
Public Service Information Network – PSNET
The project is being implemented in phases. Phase one has
already commenced with the setting up of the Presidential
Network, which connects the Presidency, Vice-President’s office,
SGF, Ministers, Chief Economic Adviser, etc. It also links up
Federal Ministries in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja.
The Phase two of the project has also commenced. In this phase,
various states are provided with intranets with central nodes at
the various state capitals. Broadband Wireless Access, VSATs and
optical fibre technologies provide the backbone for these
networks.
The Phase three will provide the infrastructure at the Local
government level.
Upon completion of these, the network at the three levels of
government will be integrated and this will provide the
infrastructure to implement the e-government project.
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NITDA Projects
e-Government
Work has already commenced to allow for a citizen-centred
government through the e-government project. The
Italian government is working with NITDA to deploy an egovernment solution to Nigeria.
The goal is to move the various ministries and agencies to
the position where they no longer see themselves as
separate and distinct entities but as one Government. One
that collaborates, shares information, and leverages on the
collective knowledge to provide the public with integrated
services – conveniently, seamlessly, continuously, speedily,
efficiently and effectively.
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Nigeria eGovernment model
Covers a wide range of application areas including but not limited to
 eAdministration (citizen-centred admin, planning)
 eStatistics (strengthening of FOS and other relevant
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government bodies)
eAccounting, budgeting and management
eEnterprise (National Data Bank)
ePopulation (Citizen registry)
eHealthcare delivery
Geographic Information System (e.g. Federal Survey Dept.)
eResources (Land and minerals registry, territory
managments)
eTaxation and revenue management (On-line taxation)
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Nigeria eGovernment model
(contd.)
eJudiciary (Court proceedings database)
eLegislation (National Assembly online)
eEducation (GUS, eLearning, Institutions)
eCustom
eMilitary
National Information Infrastructure Backbone
(NIIB) - Public Service network provides the
connectivity of the eGovernment
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Other Developments In The IT
Sector
In recent times there has been local assembly of
branded computers and accessories by Nigerian
companies, among which are Zinox Technologies Ltd.
Other indigenous vendors are also planning to launch
branded computers soon. This is a good development
that is certain to make it easier for Nigerians to own
their own computer systems. The slogan is that parents
should spend their money to buy computer rather than
purchasing expensive stereo systems or other expensive
entertainment systems.
This is a good development that is certain to make it
easier for Nigerians to own their own computer systems.
Companies like Omatek and Unitec have taken similar
initiatives.
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ICT Development Efforts in
the Ministry of Education
The Federal Ministry of Education has made
significant progress in the planning and
implementation of the following ICT-driven
educational programmes/projects:
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The National Virtual Library Project.
Education Management Information System (EMIS)
Programme.
The National Open University of Nigeria and Distance
Learning Programmes.
Computer in Schools Initiative.
Nigerian Universities Network
National Teachers Institute Teacher Training Programme
by Distance Learning
The core goals of these efforts is to improve the
efficiency and quality of the educational delivery
system at all levels using context-relevant ICTs.
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Joining the rest of the world…
World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS)
The World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) is
an initiative of the 1998 Plenipotentiary Conference of
International Telecommunication Union (ITU).
It was endorsed by the United Nations General Assembly
as an effective means to assist the United Nations in
fulfilling the goals of the Millennium Declaration.
Secretary General Kofi Annan stated, "the Millennium
Summit recognized the key role of partnerships involving
governments, bilateral and multilateral development
agencies, the private sector and other stakeholders in
putting ICTs in the service of development."
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Objectives of the WSIS
Provide a global platform to energize and educate
the world community on the emerging issues of
the Information Society and solutions to bridge
the “digital divide”
Develop a universal Declaration of Principles and
a global Plan of Action for implementation by
governments, UN family, international/regional
organizations, private sector, NGOs and civil
society
Generate a catalytic effect for future actions by
key players
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Conference for the World Summit on the
Information Society – Bamako 2002
The themes of the Conference workshops were
adopted by as follows:
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What Africa brings to the Information Society: its
values, its knowledge, its stakeholders. References of
the Information Society, content creation, needs and
usage.
What the Information Society brings to Africa:
national and sectoral ICT strategies, access to rural
areas, sectoral applications, regional and subregional cooperation, etc.
What Africa wants to preserve in the Information
Society: its cultural diversity, its languages, its
creativity, legal issues, etc.
How Africa would benefit from the Information
Society: technical conditions to access, infrastructure,
software and digital divide, etc
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Expected Outcomes…
Provide a global platform to energize and educate
the world community on the emerging issues of
the Information Society and solutions to bridge
the “digital divide”
Develop a universal Declaration of Principles and
a global Plan of Action for implementation by
governments, UN family, international/regional
organizations, private sector, NGOs and civil
society
Generate a catalytic effect for future actions by
key players
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The Preparatory
Process
Preparatory Meetings
(Prepcom)
States
Regional
Meetings
High Level Summit
Organizing
committee
(HLSOC)
Heads of UN Agencies
World Summit
Geneva 10-12 Dec.
2003
G8
Dot
Force
Preparatory Meetings
(Prepcom)
NGOs
& Civil
Societ
y
• Government staff
• UN Agencies staff
• Private Sector staff
• NGO’s & Civil Society
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staff
ITU/WTDC
ITU/PP-02
Privat
e
Sector
Executive Secretariat
Host
Country
Secretariat
ECOSOC
ICT Task
Force
World Summit
Tunis 2005
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Prepcom 1
(Geneva)
Regional Meeting
(Asia)
Regional Meeting
(Americas)
Regional Meeting
(Africa)
Regional Meeting
(???)
Prepcom 2
(Geneva)
Prepcom 3
(Geneva)
World Summit – Geneva 2003
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Purpose of Prep Meetings
Prepcoms
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who should attend WSIS
procedures for conducting the Summits
define administrative requirements & details
Regional Meetings (3-5 high level)
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define regional themes and priorities
define content
identify regional positions on issues if possible
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Latest Developments Regional Preparatory Meetings
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Ministerial level
– Africa: Bamako, Mali, 28-30 May 2002
– Asia: Tokyo, Japan, January 2003 ??
– Europe: invitation from Romania
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Thematic Meeting
– Africa: Dakar, Senegal, 7-9 April 2002
– Asia: ??
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Conclusion and
Recommendation
Africa is a continent plagued by low infrastructural facilities and
development in Information Technology
But with recent developments, increasing teledensity, increased
deployments of terrestrial ICT facilities like that VSATs, the
continent is gradually making progress towards becoming an esociety.
With the efforts of regional bodies like the NEPAD e-African
Commission, G8 ICT Task Force and the UN ICT Task Force and
many National and Regional ICT Initiatives, African Nations are
bound to leapfrog to become players in the global Information
Society.
We advocate coordinated efforts especially in the area of ICT
development to avoid unnecessary duplication and wasting of
resources.
If Nigeria can achieve a teledensity of 2 from 0.5 in just 18 months
with the Introduction of GSM, then Africa has the potentials to
move from technological infantry to adolescence in no time.
There is still the need for a concerted international effort to
develop appropriate ICT infrastructure in HEIs in Africa.
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Thank you.
Prof. G.O. Ajayi
Director General/CEO
National Information Technology Development Agency
(NITDA)
Plot 695 Port-Harcourt Crescent
Area 11, Garki,
Abuja-Nigeria
E-mail: [email protected], [email protected]
Website: www.nitda.org
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