Nihilent Nigeria inks pact with NITDA to promote e-governance, build IT capability

By Akhona for Nihilent Technologies

Lagos, 25 Feb 2014

Nihilent Nigeria, a leading consulting and solutions integration company based in Lagos, has signed an MOU with the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) to create a framework for e-governance awards and recognition programme, and provide training and development around IT skills.

Nihilent, in accordance with the agreement, will work with NITDA in defining the character and ethos of the e-governance awards through various activities, including identification of different award categories, formulation of awards criteria, formation of awards committee by selecting members, definition of field survey and documentation procedure, and formalisation of awards and recognition.

This way, Nihilent and NITDA will collaborate to foster excellence in e-governance initiatives in Nigeria, and promote the use of ICT for developmental purposes. In addition, Nihilent will help NITDA in launching a comprehensive training and development programme that aims to tap the best IT skills and talent in the country.

Oti Ikomi, Chairman Nihilent Nigeria, commented: "Nihilent is pleased to partner with NITDA for the development of e-governance in Nigeria, and contribute to national growth and development."

Nihilent has been championing the cause of e-governance in India for over a decade now, by sponsoring the prestigious Computer Society of India (CSI)-Nihilent eGovernance awards. The awards, helmed by the pioneers of e-governance in the country, have achieved the highest levels of respectability and repute.

Dr AS Daura, Ag DG NITDA, added: "NITDA welcomes the signing of an MOU with Nihilent Nigeria, to provide an objective framework for recognition of e-governance initiatives, and to promote the use of ICT for developmental purposes." He urged Nihilent leadership to ensure that provisions of the MOU are adhered to by quoting a saying from Henry Ford that "coming together is a beginning; keeping together is progress; working together is success".

Nihilent

Nihilent is a global consulting and solutions integration company using a holistic and systems approach to problem solving. Headquartered in Pune, India, Nihilent has extensive experience in international consulting, IT outsourcing and IT services. Nihilent's mission, 'Change for Performance', encapsulates its commitment to make change happen systemically in terms of people, process, technology and knowledge for achieving sustained performance for its clients.

Nihilent, within 18 months of inception, was certified as ISO 9001-2000 compliant, and in 48 months assessed at SEI CMMI Level 5. The company is now certified as ISO 9001:2008 compliant. Nihilent has been credited with creating the world's first change management structure based on its patented MC3, and was also recently awarded a patent for its predictive "14 Signals - Strategy by Listening" framework that helps businesses to successfully identify the loyalty drivers and build enduring customer loyalty. Nihilent operates globally across different geographies, including Africa, Asia Pacific, Middle East, India, UK, Europe and the US. The company lends its expertise in several verticals, including BFSI, telecoms, media and entertainment, supply chain and logistics, retail and government.

NITDA

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) is the IT development and regulatory agency of Nigeria, established in 2001 and supported by the NITDA Act 2007. Among other things, the agency is empowered to regulate and develop IT in both the public and private sectors in Nigeria.

The agency is committed to the drive to bring government and its services closer to the people, leveraging the inherent powers of IT. Furthermore, through various innovative policies and programmes, the agency is poised to be the catalyst for launching the country on the global map as a knowledge-based nation.

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