FG: More data centres across Nigeria underway

The Minister of Communications, Abdur-Raheem Adebayo Shittu Thursday  in Abuja said efforts are on to expand the number of data centres in the country as part of government’s plan to expand its presence on a digital platform, 1-gov.net . The platform, apart from consolidating existing government ICT infrastructure, would also enable MDAs to exchange data […]

The Minister of Communications, Abdur-Raheem Adebayo Shittu Thursday  in Abuja said efforts are on to expand the number of data centres in the country as part of government’s plan to expand its presence on a digital platform, 1-gov.net .

The platform, apart from consolidating existing government ICT infrastructure, would also enable MDAs to exchange data in a seamless manner while allowing each other to remain independent and maintain its privacy and the security of its operatives, according to the minister.

Barr. Shittu stated this in a keynote address titled Empowering Digital Governments to share latest innovative technology trends and government solutions with emphasis on Microsoft’s Technology platform to improve the capabilities of government within Nigeria,” which he delivered at the 2017 Microsoft Digital Government Conference held in Abuja.

The minister said through the 1-gov.net, government has become more accessible where citizens can participate in policy process through discussions, suggestions and online-polls.

“The 1-gov.net  is promoting Whole-of-Government approaches in the information age based on shared services. This approach will enhance productivity of government officials, increase experience of patrons of government services, enhance security and drive out the menace of corruption’’, he said.