The forum being hosted in collaboration with the Indian
counterpart from the National Software and Services Companies of India
(NASSCOM) on Monday, September 19, 2011, at the centre of excellence.
Programme Officer, Marho Atumu, said in a press statement
made available to ITRealms Online that the theme of the meeting is “Enriching
Global Partnership.”
Atumu noted that it’s envisaged that deeper Nigeria a-India
collaboration in the field of Information-Communications Technology (ICT) would
enhance the attainment of the World Summit on Information Society (WSIS) by
2015, which is targeted at truly connecting the global economy. The officer
also said that over 20 top Indian ICT companies and CEOs are expected to be led
by Mr. Anil Bakht, CEO Eastern Software Ltd and Lead Strategic Projects are
expected to visit for partnership with Nigerian IT CEOs.
The press statement quoted ITAN President, Dr. Jimson
Olufuye as saying the meeting would consolidate on the gains of the visit last
year, where alliances were forged.
He stressed that it is good for the nation’s economy as her
IT CEOs partner with their Indian counterparts for technology and best practice
adoption and adaption to local needs and the boosting of the much needed
foreign direct investment into the Nigerian IT ecosystem. He further disclosed
that participants would include, Prof. Cleopas Angaye, director general (DG),
National Information Development Agency (NITDA), Dr. Baba Adamu, Senior
Special Adviser (SSA) ICT to the Vice President, Abhilash Gowdara: IT Advisor
at the office of the Vice President, Mrs. Florence Seriki, CEO Omatek
Computers, Dr. Leo Stan-Ekeh, chairman, Zinox Technologies Ltd, Mr. Abiodun
Adeoye, MD Contact Solutions Ltd, Mr. Etim Amana, CEO, MIS Software; Mr.
Amos Emmanuel, Programos Software Ltd, among others.
Also expected, he said, are Mr. Kola Omotunde Young, CEO Kes
Computers Ltd, Mr. Tayo Adeniyi, MD Worldwide Computer Ltd, Mr. Emmanuel
Udotong, CEO Isatong Nig Ltd, Mr. Olaolu Sasore, CEO Schoolnet Nigeria, Mr.
Udoji Ephraim, President Eltech Networks, Mr. Adams Sambo CEO Revolve
Technology Ltd, Mr. Austin Okere, CEO Computer Warehouse Ltd to name a few.
Expected as the Chairman of the Forum is Mr. Emmanuel
Ikazobor, DG Nigerian Stock Exchange and the Special Guests of Honour are the
Honourable Minister of Communications & Technology, Mrs. Omobola Johnson;
Dr Adamu Baba, Special Adviser to the Vice-President of IT and the Indian
Consular General Mr. Mahesh Sachdev. Representatives of the World Bank and UNDP
will also be in attendance.
Remmy Nweke
ITREALMS Online ... delivering news for ICT4D
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