Nigeria Computer Society (NCS) has lauded Dapo Abiodun-led administration for its efforts to achieve Digital Literacy.
The State Chairman, Mr Ajagbe Taofeek made this known at the electioneering and handing over at Simeon Adebo Library Kuto Abeokuta the Capital State.
Ajagbe noted that 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 organized for its citizens at all levels.
Also the State Government has not undermine professional capabilities of their members but has engaged them to handle series of digital trainings it has organized in the past.
The outgone Chairman of NCS, Mrs Olatundun Adekunte while delivering her speech, said governance in Ogun State is driven by Information Technology, hoping 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.
She 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.