The President of the Nigeria Computer Society (NCS),
Prof. David Adewumi has expressed its readiness to partner with the Independent
National Electoral Commission (INEC) to cushion the challenges of recently
introduced Card Reader and Permanent Voters Card (PVC) in the nation’s
electoral system, reports ITRealms.
Prof. Adewumi made this assertion in a public
statement made available to ITRealms by the Chairman, Publicity, Events and
Trade Services Committee of NCS, Mr. Jide Awe, saying that they are ready and
willing to partner with INEC and other stakeholders on Information Technology
(IT) matters towards the upliftment of
the Nigerian nation.
Addressing some salient issues relevant to IT sectoral development
in the light of the ongoing 2015 electoral process to position and sustain
democracy in Nigeria.
He stress that as the umbrella association of all IT professionals
and stakeholders facilitating the development of Nigeria’s digital economy, NCS
is committed to playing its advocacy role to ensure the nation receives the
very best in processes, technologies and people.
NCS observed during the last election
on Saturday, March 28, 2015 that IT contributions
and initiatives of the Independent National Electoral
Commission (INEC), the most
recent being the introduction of Permanent Voters Cards (PVCs) in the electoral
process, needs improved project management in the deployment of IT as well as security
management.
“Logistic issues and delays in PVC distribution being
experienced are painfully not ideal in today’s 21st century. Further
innovation of the electoral management process is required with inputs from NCS
and stakeholders, most especially in terms of considering electronic voting for
future elections,” he said.
The 2015 elections, NCS said, are about the future
of Nigeria, hence the role of IT is critical to development and growth.
“”Though there has been improvement, a lot still
needs to be done. As the 2015 election approaches, NCS challenges present and
aspiring political leaders to prioritize IT sector productivity as well as
improved impact and depth of IT development.
According to him, NCS is concerned that those
seeking votes are not addressing these critical matters.
“We urge the electorate to ask questions and raise issues
at all levels both states and federal; with all parties and their candidates about
their plans for building an innovative economy to create jobs and address the
nation’s developmental challenges,” he said.
Particularly, he advised that answers are needed about
what they will do to strengthen important government agencies in IT, most
especially National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) and Computer
Professionals Registration Council of Nigeria (CPN).
+Remmy Nweke (ITRealms)
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