NCS Declares Conference Theme, Tags 2014 Year of Innovation

The Nigeria Computer Society (NCS) has declared that the theme of  its 2014 International Conference 2014: "Building a Knowledge-Based Economy in Nigeria: The Role of IT".

The umbrella body of Computer Professionals in Nigeria also said that 2014 is another year for the delivery of value to the Nigerian economy and society by the Information Technology (IT) profession and industry.

NCS announced call for papers for its 2014 Conference via its monthly newsletter, adding that the conference is Nigeria's largest annual gathering of stakeholders in IT from business, industry, education, government and social communities.

“NCS seeks participation and submissions (papers, products, innovations etc.) from academia, industry and civil society related to the theme and sub themes of the 25th National Conference.

“Share insights and experiences towards building a knowledge based economy in Nigeria. What is the role of information technology? What are the priority issues? What are the critical success factors?  Be sure to include the NCS Conference  in your 2014 program,” the newsletter read.

Professor David Adewumi, NCS president, had towards the end of 2013 said that Nigeria's developmental challenges call for vision that is both audacious and innovative. Achieving social and economic development requires significant IT driven change in finance, education, health, agriculture, governance and other critical sectors. With strategy and action the innovative vision connects IT to growth opportunities for job creation, income generation, enterprise development, capacity building and export.

“Focus areas to enable such growth in 2014 include mobile apps, e-government, social media, software education and entrepreneurship, local content development, youth innovation, research/development and IT security. A strengthened and strategically positioned IT sector is integral to progress,” NCS said.

The Body also called on professionals yet to answer the clarion call to join NCS, ISPON, ITAN, ISPAN, NIWIIT and other forward looking stakeholders in IT in embracing the possibilities, setting the agenda and shaping the future.
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