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Title: | National information technology policy in Nigeria: prospects, challenges and a framework for implementation |
Author: | Olatokun, Wole Michael |
Year: | 2006 |
Periodical: | African Journal of Library, Archives and Information Science |
Volume: | 16 |
Issue: | 1 |
Pages: | 9-18 |
Language: | English |
Geographic term: | Nigeria |
Subjects: | information technology science and technology policy |
Abstract: | The paper highlights the crucial role of information technology (IT) in development globally and the need for countervailing policies to regulate IT. The Nigerian government's initiatives in the IT sector, especially the formulation of an IT policy in 2001, are presented. This is followed by an overview of Nigeria's National Information Technology Policy and the efforts of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), the policy's implementation organ. The prospects and challenges of implementing the IT policy are also discussed. By way of recommendation, the paper suggests a framework for the successful implementation of IT policy. It concludes by submitting that it is the responsibility of NITDA, with the full backing of the Nigerian government, to transform the digital divide into a digital opportunity for Nigerians and that the future and destiny of IT in Nigeria is bright provided the government and NITDA work together and apply the recommendations suggested. Bibliogr., sum. [Journal abstract] |