The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) Thursday began an interface with stakeholders to develop a master plan on e- governance for Nasarawa state.
Director general of NITDA, Dr. Inuwa Kashifu disclosed this at the opening of the workshop in Lafia.
He explained that the master plan will also serve as a clear guide for the state to a world digital transformation through knowledge based economy and a framework for the implementation of the Nasarawa Economic Development Strategy (NEDS)
“Master plan on e-governance if developed, is focused on wealth creation through exploring critical areas such as power, transport, health education, solid mineral, agriculture, industry and trade among others.
The DG who was represented by Director E-governance and regulation of NITDA, Dr. Vincent Olatun, said that Nasarawa was among the three states that were chosen for the E- governance master plan based on some remarkable economic blueprints governors of the states have put in place.
He therefore, called on the participants to come up with inputs based on the peculiarities of the state.
Also, director general Nasarawa state Bureau for Information and Communication Technology Malam Ibrahim Shehu, described the initiative as an unprecedented steps towards placing Nasarawa state a strong economic pedestrian on the global map.
He said e- government master plan is to develop a world-class open government based on transparency, efficiency and quality of service.
“The ongoing transition of all government operations to digital platforms will enhance efficiency and effectiveness in service delivery, and promote more inter-agency synergy, block financial leakages and improve transparency in government dealings among others”.
The DG however, said the transition to digital economy should no longerbe seen as an option for the MDAs, but “an absolute necessity.
He charged all government institutions in the state to create a digital transformation technical working team that will work to ensure seamless and coordinated implementation of projects, programs and policies of government.
