By Only 12 percent of Federal Public Institutions, (FPIs) comply with the process, necessitating a whole-of-government approach for full alignment with national digital transformation goals.
Director-General of National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA). Mr kashifu Inuwa, who revealed this while welcoming the public participants to a capacity building programme for ICT, Budget, Finance and Planning Officers of Federal Public Institutions, noted the critical role of ICT, project, finance for planning officers.
He spoke on the theme: “Empowering Public Sector ICT Excellence Through Strategic Planning and Effective Funding”,Highlighting
The training makes possible for the Government to empower 1000 civil servants from various MDAs on Information Technology (IT) Project Clearance processes by the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA).
Inuwa, noted the critical role of strategic planning and funding in enhancing public sector service delivery.
According to him, initiative was designed to enhance collaborative planning, budgeting, and management of ICT system acquisition, deployment, operation, and sustainability in the public sector, and ensure a whole-of-government approach to digital projects.
Inuwa inadequate collaboration among stakeholders, short-term project planning, poor ICT infrastructure maintenance, software licensing issues, and insufficient capacity-building as some challenges confronting such initiatives.
He stated that most project stagnations or failures are attributed to inadequate integration of modern trends such as cloud computing, remote support, and enterprise network services into project planning.
He added that NITDA has strengthened its IT projects clearance process to ensure that digital initiatives are well-conceptualized, planned, and executed in alignment with intended objectives.
Emphasising that effective resource allocation ensures initiatives are adequately funded and properly executed to deliver real value to the public, he urged participants to manage public funds prudently and prioritise projects that yield measurable outcomes.
“We will explore how to optimize budgeting processes, improve financial oversight, and build systems that ensure transparency and accountability. This event has been structured with your professional development in mind, with sessions led by experts in the field, interactive discussions, and practical case studies that will provide you with actionable knowledge you can apply in your respective roles,” he said.
Inuwa admonished participants to take full advantage of the program’s sessions, designed to strengthen their expertise in strategic planning, monitoring, evaluation, and financial management.
“Each of you plays a crucial role in the management and distribution of resources, the planning and implementation of programmes, and ultimately the delivery of services to our communities. Together, you form the backbone of efficient and transparent governance,” he said.
Director of IT Infrastructure Solutions department, Mr Oladejo Olawunmi, in his remark underscored the importance of equipping public sector employees with the necessary tools and knowledge to drive digital initiatives effectively.
“This plan aligns with national priorities and aligns with our strategic pillars such as talent development, digital infrastructure, cybersecurity, innovation, and policy-enablement to foster a sustainable digital economy”, he said.
