NCS Says NITMA 2013 Will Foster Excellence, Innovation

Nigeria Computer Society (NCS), the nation’s foremost network of Information Technology (IT) practitioners and stakeholders said this year’s National Information Technology Merit Award (NITMA), primed the most important and recognized award ceremony in the sector will reward and celebrate the brightest and the best in Nigeria’s Information Technology (IT) community

It is billed to holds in Lagos, Nigeria on December 13.

Professor David O. Adewumi, NCS President, said “We must learn to celebrate our own. We must learn to celebrate achievements and landmarks in our profession to inspire and propel growth in Information Technology

The obstacles in the sector are diverse and challenging. The ongoing power infrastructure and security challenges, weak knowledge culture, inadequate local capacities and low broadband penetration are some of the issues that highlight the critical need for advocacy.

However, in pushing forward for change, NCS is also committed to recognizing and celebrating those who have persevered and are breaking barriers and changing society despite all the odds.

NCS, annually through NITMA, recognizes and rewards excellence and tremendous contributions in the development and deployment of Information Technology in the country and the Diaspora. Category awards are based on IT specialization, NCS standards and global best practices. Professional fellowships are also be conferred on deserving members.
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By conferring awards of excellence NCS highlights the importance of promoting excellence and innovation through the recognition and celebration of deserving individuals and organizations that have contributed tremendously towards the development and deployment of Information Technology in Nigeria. Encouraging such performance, additionally serves to inspire and motivate other practitioners and organizations,” Adewumi said.

High profile NITMA awards are uncommon incentives and goals for members of Nigeria’s IT community to strive towards. The special recognition of exceptional performance encourages others to strive for similar success.

The annual event attracts not just professionals, innovators, researchers and entrepreneurs, but also policy makers and decision makers in the private and public sectors.

With a track record of success since 2009, NITMA is credible, forward looking and important in promoting long term sustainability of the IT sector and developing Nigeria’s knowledge society. It is a responsibility NCS does not take lightly.