NCS to Honour Contributors to ICT Development

The Nigerian Computer Society (NCS), the umbrella body of all information technology (IT) professionals and interest groups, has concluded arrangement to recognise Nigerians who have contributed to the development of the IT sector during its 2020 National Information Technology Merit Awards (NITMA), slated to hold today at the MUSON Centre in Lagos.

According to NCS President, Prof. Adesina Sodiya, “In line with the advocacy efforts of NCS to achieve sustainable development, and promoting digital economy in Nigeria through IT, NCS promotes excellence and significant impact, and will be celebrating the champions who are using technology to change society for good.”

Annually the NCS recognises, celebrates and rewards outstanding excellence and exceptional contributions in the IT field through the unique national platform NITMA provides. Its focus as a society is progress for the sector in particular and for the nation as a whole.

“As the acknowledged professional authority facilitating the development of an inclusive, globally competitive, prosperous and knowledge-based digital economy in Nigeria, NCS is committed to recognizing and rewarding outstanding hard work and excellence in accelerating IT development.

In choosing the awards, the key areas and issues affecting growth in the sector and society are addressed. For all awards, key criteria include IT specialisations, NCS standards and global best practices,” Sodiya said.

During the award, professional fellowships will be conferred on members of NCS who are recognised as authorities in their field of computing and have distinguished themselves through significant contribution to the growth of Information Technology through their professional expertise and activities.

Honourary Fellowship will also be conferred on distinguished personalities for their dedication and exemplary service to IT growth and development in Nigeria.

The IT Personality Year Award also known as the NCS President’s award will be given. NCS will acknowledge and celebrate individuals that have excelled in the tech sector during the year. In 2020, nominees for the President’s award, include: CEO, Rack Centre, Mr. Ayotunde Coker; CEO etranzact, Mr. Niyi Toluwalope and MD/CEO Fintrak Ltd, Mr. Bimbo Abioye.