By Sarafina Christopher
Implementation of the e-government 2.0 Master Plan by Nigeria will place her at the forefront of digital innovation in Africa, the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) and partners have said.
Mr Sungil Son, Country Director, KOICA represented by his Deputy, Minjae Kang made this known in Abuja during a three-day Action Plan Workshop and Forum for the e-Government Master Plan 2.0 with theme:” Building Foundations Towards Digital Governance in Nigeria (2020~2026/13million doallrs”.
”The Nigeria government has shown unwavering focus on digital governance which is a good sign that the country is making technological advancements.
“We believe that this project is poised to bring about substantial positive changes, placing Nigeria at the forefront of digital innovation in Africa.
“As Nigeria continues its digital transformation journey, the e-Government Master Plan 2.0 will set the stage for a future where technology plays a central role in shaping a more efficient, inclusive, and responsive government.
“We also commend the action plan team members for working diligently to develop action plans for the implementation of e-Government Master Plan version 2.0.
“We also encourage participants to make good use of the workshops to shape the future of e-Government in Nigeria and ensure its benefits reach every citizen,”Kang said.
Also speaking, Dr Hungkook Park, Project Manager and Professor at Sangmyung University, Seoul, South Korea while giving an overview on the progress of the project expressed his confidence in the initiative.
“During the workshop, participants collaborated intensively to develop action plans for nineteen key initiatives identified under the e-Government Master Plan 2.0.
“These initiatives encompassed a broad range of areas, such as digital infrastructure development, citizen-centric services, data management, cybersecurity, capacity building, and innovation.
“We believe that the successful establishment and execution of the e-Government Master Plan 2.0 would have a profound impact on Nigeria’s digital economic development.
“By harnessing the potential of advanced digital technologies and embracing the principles of e-Government,
“We sincerely anticipate the successful implementation of the e-Government Master Plan 2.0 which will significantly contribute to Nigeria’s digital economic growth,”Park said.
Constributing, Mr Aremu Ade A., the Director of the e-Government Department at the Federal Ministry of Communications & Digital Economy (FMCDE), highlighted the significance of the e-government project to Nigeria and Africa at large.
He stated that it is necessary to provide an opportunity to establish the action plan, which provides a detailed roadmap for the smooth implementation of the e-Government Master Plan version 2.0.
“The importance of effective and efficient implementation of the initiatives, which would result in a more modern, efficient, and user-friendly government that meets the needs of citizens and stakeholders.
“We aim to ensure that the initiatives are resulting in a more modern, efficient, and user-friendly government that meets the needs of citizens and stakeholders,”Ade said.
Mr Owoicho Igoji, Executive Director, Galaxy Backbone expressed gratitude towards KOICA for their support in the First and Second phases of the Nigerian E-Government Masterplan while noting the importance of continuous efforts by all government agencies to turn the vision into reality.
“We urge all government agencies not to relent in their efforts to make this vision a reality.
“Since the e-Government Project commenced, the government has devoted its best efforts to establish the appropriate legal and regulatory framework for its implementation, thereby building a solid foundation for the digital transformation of the Nigerian government,”Igoji said. (NAN)(www.nannews.ng)
Edited by Sadiya Hamza
