Brief history on National Information Technology Development Agency, , A Federal Government Agency of Nigeria, Gifmis Code, Duties, Functions and Addresses
National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA)
NITDA was set up by the federal government in April 2001 to implement the new Nigerian Information Technology Policy and co-ordinate general IT development in the country.
National Information Technology Development Agency is a public service institution under the Nigerian Ministry of Communication, which serves as the main instrument of government policy implementation and development in the Nigerian.
NITDA is also mandated with the implementation of policies guideline for driving ICT in Nigeria. It plays advisory role in copyright law by verification and revision of applicable laws in tandem with the application of software and technology acquisition.
National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) is a public service institution established by NITDA Act 2007 as the ICT policy implementing arm of the Federal Ministry of Communication of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
NITDA was commissioned by the administration of President Olusegun Obasanjo through the perfection of a bill designed to provide for the establishment of National Information Technology Development in 2007
National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA)
Gifmis code
National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA)
Function
-The agency supplied 5700 computers system to over 187 educational institutions in the country which includes: universities, secondary and primary schools.
-They aim at developing programs that caters for the running of ICT in the country.
-The agency is mandated with the implementation of policies, guideline for driving ICT in Nigeria.
-Their activities are derived through organization of workshops which will help for training needs of her staff.
National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA)
Duties
– NITDA improves national security and enforcement.
– To increase human capital by creating and supporting knowledge based economy.
– To improve IT infrastructure and maximize it use nationwide.
– They enhance food productivity and security.
– Assist Nigerian citizens to participate in software and IT development.
– To give a mandatory service on IT program to the public.
National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA)
Headquarters:
No. 28, Port Harcourt Crescent, Off Gimbiya Street, P.M.B 564, Area 11, Gaki, Abuja. Nigeria.
National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA)
Zonal office
South – West Zone
Kofo Abayomi Street Victoria Island Lagos. Lagos State.
South – South Zone
No. 2 Herbert Marcauley Street, Amadi Flats, Old GRA, Port Harcourt, Rivers State.
North – West Zone
Plot No. 168, Shelk Nasiru Kabara Housing Estate, Along Zaria Kano, Kano State
North – East Zone
Plot No. BA/15917, Ashaka Road, Opposite federal Teaching Hospital. Gombe State.
