Proposed Strategic Plan for NITDA 2015 -2018 By

Proposed Strategic Plan for NITDA (2015 -2018) By DG NITDA

Discussion Areas Value Proposition Current Challenges Strategic Intents : Theme, Slogan and Vision & Mission Institutional - NITDA National – Nigeria Reflection on Other Countries Theme, Slogan and Vision Strategic Goals Targets Outcomes Action Plans Conclusion

1. 0: Value Proposition This strategic plan presents a systematic and pragmatic set of programs or initiatives that reflect what needs to be done to gravitate NITDA towards a Service Oriented, Modern, Accountable and Real Time (SMART) agency that will facilitate a digitally transformed Nigeria. The main thrust is to identify and highlight the drivers and catalysts that will transform the economy as well as foster high quality of life for all citizens Finally, it will foster a set of principles that NITDA and its stakeholders shall imbibe to accomplish these initiatives.

2. 0: Current Challenges Duplication of roles and functions. Limited funding from Government. Absence of Professionally minded staff to drive and execute NITDA mandates. Lack of Commitment to Results Absence of Will to implement regulatory and enforcement frameworks enshrined in NITDA mandate(NITDA ACT, 2007) Absence of a national IT Master Plan, connected government framework, e -government strategy and interoperability framework. Wrong Alignment of Agency Strategic Intents with National Transformation Agenda especially service delivery to Citizens and use of IT in governance.

3. 0 Strategic Intents: (NITDA) Theme • Transformation, Inclusion, Internationalization, Innovation and Empowerment (TI 3 E) Slogan • Connected for a brighter future Vision • To be the primary change Agent for National Transformation into a ubiquitous digital society. Mission • To facilitate development, job creation , innovation and regulation of IT for national economic growth

Strategic Intents: (National) Theme • Transformation, Inclusion, Internationalization, Innovation and Empowerment (TI 3 E) Slogan • Connected for a brighter future Vision • To build an inclusive digital society by 2020. Mission • To transform Nigeria into the leading digital centre in Africa.

4. 0 Reflections on Other Countries’ Master Plan SN Country Theme Slogan Vision Scope 1. Kenya Inclusion, Innovation, beyond Broadband Connected Kenya 2017 By 2017 Kenya Becomes Africa’s Most globally respected knowledge economy National ICT Master Plan : Lead Kenya ICT Board/National Comm Secretariat, HP, IBM Cisco 2 Singapore Innovation, Integration and Internationalization In 2015 Imagine your world An Intelligent Nation, a global city powered by infocomm Private, Public and People multi agency sector co-creation. Infocomm 3 Rwanda SMART – Service Oriented, Modern, Accountable and Real Time (Smart economy, Smart Society and Smart government) A prosperous and Knowledgeable society through SMART ICT SMART Rwanda is about Powering Rwanda Socio Economic Transformation towards a knowledge economy National ICT Masterplan by Ministry Youth and ICT 4 ASEAN Master Plan Inclusive, Innovative, digital Societies We are stronger when we are connected Towards an Empowering, and transformational ICT, creating an inclusive, vibrant and integrated ASEAN Countries

5. 0 : Strategic Goals SN Goals 1 Develop Internal readiness for effective and efficient IT Governance 2 Implement policies that crystallize IT as the national economic enabler 3 Improve use of IT in government service delivery 4 Drive IT penetration and diffusion in Nigeria 5 Reinforce an Effective IT Regulatory Framework 6 Promote home-grown IT SMEs & Nigeria Global Brand to enhance job and wealth creation 7 8 Develop a globally competitive service based IT industry Develop &Promote a Secured IT Ecosystem

6. 0: Targets 4, 000 additional Jobs by 2018. 80% of public services would be available online. 60% of the populace to access services online. 70% of computing devices especially in homes with school going children. Develop new 3000 SME IT companies in Nigeria. Generate over $15 b from home grown software. hardware and IT services to the economy. Generate $3 b revenue through BPO. No 1 Centre for IT Diffusion in Africa. Foster adoption of local software and digital content growth of 55% in 4 years. 40% reduction in cyber crime and 50% improved personal privacy and safety.

6. 0: Outcomes Smart NITDA Empowered Citizens Accessible Public Services Connected Nigeria Sustainability and Quality of life

7. 0: ACTIONS PLANS FOR KEY TARGETS 7. 1 : 4, 000 additional Jobs by 2018 Leverage Multi-stakeholder engagement to understand needs Compliance to guidelines and regulations on local content Localization of software and applications for all sectors Creation of IT hubs, centers of excellence, digital village Start up entrepreneurial assisted initiatives and mentorship Youth Empowerment Initiative – Reference DG’s idea

7. 2: 60% access to public services using digital technologies Engage all MDAs in process analytics for enterprise architecture with interoperability and connected governance frameworks Provide the necessary guidelines and timelines for deployment of services; Mass awareness - advocacy Capacity development Service Access Points ; Rural Internet Access Digital town halls / villages Online Youth forums Dashboards for notices – vacancies, scholarships Digital recreation centres Digital public libraries

7. 3: 70% personal computers and content in schools. Promote local assembled computers Introduce a sub $90 computers for schools in Nigeria Develop bundled program with internet access for homes and printers Promote localized content – Bundles Introduce local keyboard, operating system in all Nigerian Languages

7. 4: Develop new 3000 SME IT companies in Nigeria Call for the implementation of the local content guideline. Encourage the use of Information Technology in the major social sectors of the economy (Agric , Health, Education, Banking, Commerce, etc. ) Encourage capacity development programmes with the requisite guidelines Develop database of all IT companies in Nigeria by 2015

7. 5 : Generate over $15 b from home grown software , hardware and IT services Generate $3 b revenue through BPO No 1 IT hub in Africa Foster adoption of local software and digital content growth of 55% in 4 years Call for the adoption of the national guideline on local content Encourage the use IT (hardware, software, networks, connectivity, databases etc) in the major social sectors of the economy (Health, Education, banking, commerce) Encourage capacity development programmes with the requisite guidelines June 2014 commences with the collation of all IT companies in the country and the registration of new ones and the sector they support Develop a robust framework to support outsourcing Showcase the strides achieved in Nigeria by Nigerian IT industry Call for both private and public investment in R&D Develop framework to deploy the basic infrastructure to foster and sustain the growth as envisaged

Conclusion We are stronger when we are digitally connected We are smarter when we are digitally connected Our future is brightest when we are digitally connected

Reference Sources Collective Committee Work highlighting Theme, Vision, Mission, Goals, Strategy and Action Plans ASEAN IT master plan Kenya Master Plan Singapore Master Plan Rwanda Master Plan Smart Africa Manifesto 2013 e. Lac Plan for Work 2013 – 2015 Connected Nigeria NITDA Mandate Nigerian IT Policy