To strengthen electronic governance (e-governance)
in the centre of excellence,the Lagos State Government has concluded efforts to
provide Wireless Fidelity (Wi-Fi) connection at selected public parks in the
State, reports ITRealms.
Confirming this to ITRealms, the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Science and Technology, Mrs
Nike Animashaun,said that the development is to benefit residents of the state
towards being ICT competitive, therefore making everyone to enjoy the dividends
of democracy.
She explained that the connectivity would
come in phases with the first phase expected to be deployed various parks in Ajegunle,
Alausa and Oshodi respectively.
ITRealms gathered
that Lagos State government came up with this idea in order to stimulate and
encourage the interest of children in science and technology, although it was
not yet clear if the service will be free.
Mr Adebiyi Mabadeje,
the Commissioner for Science and Technology, said recently at the ‘2015
Ministerial Press Briefing in Alausa that the ministry would continue to
provide advisory services for all Ministries, Department and Agencies on
science and Information Communication Technology (ICT).
He also said the government was solidifying the
state’s e-governance capabilities in other to conveniently serve its residents
through ICT.
AbdulKareem Mueenah/GEE
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