Nigerian Minister of Communication and Technology Omobola Johnson said the ministry is working on a draft Information and Communications and Technology (ICT) policy during a stakeholders forum in Lagos last week.
Minister of Communication and Technology, Omobola Johnson (image: Voice of Nigeria)
She said the ministry set up an ad hoc committee to harmonise all existing policies from different ICT areas to compile a robust unified policy.
“Today, we are here to discuss on the harmonised draft ICT policy which will enhance the intended robustness of the policy,” the minister said.
Johnson also said the ministry in January this year asked for stakeholders’ comments to assist in their work.
Prof. Raymond Akwule, committee chairman, said they reviewed existing policies. He added that comments received bordered on the structure, substance and contents of the policy document.
Akwule said it would take the committee some time before releasing a final draft.
Dr. Ibrahim Daudu, the ministry’s Permanent Secretary, said inputs by all stakeholders will be taken into consideration and would be fully involved in making effective ICT policy.
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