NITDA reviews guidelines for registration of ICT service providers

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has unveiled plans for a comprehensive review of the guidelines governing the registration process for ICT service providers and contractors responsible for delivering IT services to Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) within the federal government of Nigeria.

In a statement signed by Mrs Hadiza Umar, head of Corporate Affairs and External Relations at NITDA, the agency stated that the guidelines, initially issued in 2018, outline the registration process for Indigenous IT service providers.

NITDA clarified that, following the issuance of the guidelines, the agency has recognized the imperative to enhance the efficiency of the registration process. The goal is to boost indigenous IT service provision and engage competent vendors for IT service delivery to Ministries, Departments, and Agencies of the Federal Government of Nigeria.

PUBLIC NOTICE!!!

Amendment of the Guidelines for Registration of ICT Service providers/Contractors for the delivery of IT services to MDAs.

This is to notify the public that the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) is amending the Guidelines for… pic.twitter.com/0KFuG7Quig

— NITDA Nigeria (@NITDANigeria) January 13, 2024

The agency noted that the efforts align with the current administration’s commitment to achieving collective prosperity through efficiency and innovation.

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According to NITDA, the amendment aims to ensure the delivery of high-quality IT projects to the federal government, uphold professionalism in IT services, and foster the growth of local IT companies, all in adherence to relevant Presidential Executive Orders.

“It is the desire of NITDA to collaborate with all stakeholders to ensure that Nigerians benefit from the use of Information Technology to enhance and simplify their daily activities, especially service delivery by government and other institutions.” The agency said.

NITDA urged stakeholders and the general public to share their insights, comments, and feedback on or before Sunday 21st January 2024 via the following link; https://nitda.gov.ng/draft-regulatory-instruments/