Nigeria Computer Society (NCS),Ogun state chapter has lauded the state government under the leadership of Prince Dapo Abiodun for his efforts on digital literacy.
The newly elected state chairman of the society ,Mr Ajagbe Taofeek stated this during the electioneering and handing over event held at Simeon Adebo library,Kuto, Abeokuta.
Ajagbe said the present administration has made digital literacy a priority hence the establishment of Information Technology ( IT) departments in various ministries, departments and agencies of government ,as well as IT trainings organised for its citizens at all levels.
He noted that the state government has not undermine professional capabilities of their members but engaging them to handle series of digital trainings it has organised in the past
The outgone chairman of NCS , Mrs Olatundun Adekunte while delivering her speech , said governance in Ogun state is driven by IT, adding that very soon, the state would become a global tech village for other states of the federation.
Adekunte who is also a director, Standard Regulations Planning and Research in the Bureau of Information Technology ( BIT), Ogun state, noted the fact that Nigeria Computer Society (NCS) has enjoyed sweet partnership from the state government through the Bureau of Information Technology (BIT),Teaching Service Commission (TESCOM), Ministry of Education,to mention a few, urged members to always hold on to professional etiquettes and mandate of NCS to promote IT advancement amongst the youths in order to have an indelible mark in the success story of Prince Dapo Abiodun's digitalization policies
She highlighted achievements recorded during her two terms of leadership as acquiring a land for NCS with a structured plan of 3D building model, Tripod TV award, in-house training for members, IT developments program for tertiary institutions, summer digital trainings for primary, secondary school students and youths in the state ,among others
The BIT director appreciated the members for their support, called for such backup with the new 2021/2023 executive council members .
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