Faulting inconsistency in government policies, the Managing Director of Chams Plc, Sir. Demola Aladekomo said that there was need for the new government to put ICT at the center of economic agenda as part of change the party is preaching.



“ I believe that Nigeria can do better if they are consistent in their policies. Boko Haram can be fought intelligently with ICT. It can be used to have access to their moves, know where they are and where they are going t strike. IT can be used to monitor the terrorists”, Aladekomo who was one time President of the Nigerian Computer Society said.

Culture of process automation in governance — AfICTA
Also speaking, former President of Information Technology Association of Nigeria, ITAN, Dr. Jimson Olufuye who is also the Chairman of the Africa Information & Communication Technologies Alliance, AFICTA, said that for a better governance, he expected Buhari’s “Change” to affect government ICT culture.

“I expect a culture of process automation of all government service deliverables to citizens as minimum requirement to foster anti-corruption and transparency campaign” he added.
Recognize importance of ICT in socio-economic devt. — ISPON
In the opinion of the President of ISPON, Pious Okigbo Junior, Nigeria may not attain digital economy unless the new government recognizes the importance of ICT in the socio-economi development.

“My expectation is that the present   administration should recognize the immense importance of ICT in development and set in play policies to drive economic development with ICT. . We can only hope that the gains made by the former President, Goodlucj Jonathan in the sector will be built on”, the ISPON President said.
The enactment of relevant laws has been slow — Awe
In building a digital society, the role of IT professionals, according to Jide Awe, Innovation and Development Advisor cannot be restricted to contract awards, supply, provision and support of IT solutions. IT professionals, he noted must be represented at the highest levels in the policy making and decision making process.
Gaps In cyber security

For Awe, gaps in cyber Security and IT legislation portend grave implications for IT development and national security. “The enactment of relevant laws has been slow. The call for strategic intervention to fast track the enactment of appropriate legislation is long overdue”he said.