Nigeria Computer Society set to host NITMA 2021 in Lagos, Nov 18
- To launch NCS education fund for innovation, research and development
Nigeria Computer Society (NCS) is set to host the 2021 National Information Technology Merit Awards (NITMA) in Lagos.
Professor Adesina Sodiya, president, Nigeria Computer Society (NCS) disclosed this during a media parley at the Corporate office in Lagos, adding that this year’s NITMA is scheduled to hold on Thursday, November 18 at MUSON Centre, Onikan Lagos.
Professor Adesina Sodiya stated that the Executive Governor of Lagos State Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu is to chair the 2021 National Information Technology Merit Awards (NITMA).
NITMA is organized annually by the Nigeria Computer Society (NCS), the umbrella association of Information Technology (IT) professionals, interest groups and stakeholders in the country.
He said that other activities lined up include the launching of NCS education fund for innovation, research and development by His Excellency Engr. Abdullahi A. Sule, Executive Governor of Nasarawa State and Dr. Leo Stan Ekeh, Chairman Zinox Technologies.
Sodiya noted that the key areas and issues affecting growth in the sector and society were taken into consideration in choosing the awards.
“For all awards, key criteria include IT specialisations, NCS standards and global best practices,” he added.
According to him, NITMA 2021 award categories include the Digital Governor of the year, IT personality of the year, IT Gold Merit of the year, IT Company of the year, Youth Innovator of the year and Professional and honourary fellowship conferment.
Sodiya highlighted that professional fellowships are conferred on members of NCS who are recognized as authorities in their field of computing and have distinguished themselves through significant contribution to the growth of Information Technology through their expertise and activities.
In his words: “This year, we are having the highest number of conferees in the annual history of NCS, 51 and amongst the conferees would be the Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamsat.”
The honourary fellowship, NCS President said would be conferred on distinguished personalities for their dedication and exemplary service to IT growth and development in Nigeria, adding that this year awards goes to three individuals including Dr. Bayero Garba Agabi, founder of DigiVation Network; Chief Kayode Sobajo, founder/Chairman /CEO, HIIT Plc; and Mr. Tim. Akano, MD/CEO, New Horizons Plc.
Speaking on the IT Personality of the year, he revealed that the 2021 nominees for this most prestigious award are: Mr. Iyinoluwa Aboyeji, General Partner/Co-Founder, Future Africa, Professor Stella Chiemeke, Vice Chancellor University of Delta, Mr. Kazeem Tewogbade MD/CEO Bluechips Technologies.
The Digital Governor of the year award, he explained, would be used to reward tremendous use and application of IT in governance to deserving executive governors.
NCS President listed the nominees for this prestigious category to include His Excellency, Engr. Abdullahi A. Sule, Executive Governor of Nasarawa State; His Excellency, Rt. Hon. Ifeanyi Ugwuayi, Executive Governor, Enugu State and His Excellency, Senator Bala Mohammed, Executive Governor, Bauchi State.
While on the IT Gold Merit Award, NCS president disclosed that Mr. Kashifu A. Inuwa, DG/CEO National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) and Dr. Bashir Jimoh, DG/CEO, Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) have been nominated for their innovative ideas towards moving Information Technology to the next level, among others.