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The driving force of the information age is the composite stream of applied technologies (Information and Communications) known as Information Technology (IT). It is the engine of modern civilization. The higher a nation or people are in IT pedestal, the more developed the people are in terms of wealth, living standard, know-how and dominance of the world within and without.

- Jimson Olufuye

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ITAN-Information Technology (Industry) Association of Nigeria

ITAN, ATCON partner on ICT development in Nigeria

The Information Technology (Industry) Association of Nigeria, ITAN and the Association of Telecommunication Companies of Nigeria, ATCON have signed an agreement to establish an alliance to exchange information for the overall benefit of the Information - Communications Technology, ICT industry and Nigeria in general.

According to Members of the Alliance, the general objective is to “to forge a seamless focus as advocacy groups to influence critical government policies at all levels with regards to the Information-Communications Technology industry with minimal discordance.”

About ITAN

ITAN is the association of over 350 Information Technology driven companies in Nigeria. It was founded in 1991 to promote IT literacy and penetration in Nigeria; and to promote members’ interest in the area of trade, public policy formulation and negotiations with government on IT policy matters. ITAN in 2002 joined other stakeholders to form the society of all IT professionals in Nigeria - the Nigeria Computer Society (NCS), in which it remains a major stakeholder.

ITAN's vision is to engender a new Nigeria powered by Information Technology; while its mission is to pursue with vigor and accomplish an Information Society in Nigeria using diverse and cutting-edge tools and means.

ITAN was on 1st December 2008 admitted into the Vienna, US based World Information Technology and Services Alliance (WITSA) to represent the Nigerian IT and Services Industry. WITSA is a consortium of about 74 Information Technology Industry Associations from economies around the world. WITSA members represent over 90 percent of the world IT market and it is the leading voice of the global Information Technology and Services industry...

At the May 24th General Assembly meeting of WITSA which took place at the Hotel Okura in Amsterdam, the Netherlands in conjunction with the World Congress on IT 2010, Nigeria’s Dr Jimson Olufuye was elected as the WITSA Vice-Chairman for Africa for the next two years. Mr Waudo Siganga of Kenya is the outgoing VC Chairman for Africa. He however nominated Dr Olufuye for election which was unanimous. In the same vein, the incumbent Chairman of WITSA Dato Dan E. Khoo of Malaysia was re-elected as the WITSA Chairman for the second and last term of 2years. He defeated Dr Jorge Cassino of Argentina to retain his position. Mr Phil Bond of USA was elected as the Deputy Chairman for WITSA. Mexico was elected VC for Latin America, Canada for North America, the Netherlands for Western Europe, Macedonia for Eastern Europe and Japan for Asia. Dr Olufuye is the President of the Information Technology (Industry) Association of Nigeria (ITAN) while ITAN is the association of IT and Services companies in Nigeria. ITAN is Nigeria’s representative in WITSA.

WITSA: Keep the Internet Run by the Private Sector

WITSA resolution for the Internet Governance Forum (IGF) in Hyderabad, India the World Information Technology and Services Alliance (WITSA) believes that the Internet must continue to thrive in an open and competitive marketplace unencumbered by unnecessary regulations. WITSA supports private sector initiatives to develop and deliver market based solutions to the challenges faced by the Internet and its users. A resolution with this message for the Internet Governance Forum (IGF) was adopted at the WITSA global public policy meeting in Hyderabad, India on the December 2, 2008

Abuja - ITAN

ITAN Abuja Chapter was founded and inaugurated in 1995 by the then Mr Jimson Olufuye with ample support from the then Gen. Secretary Mr Chris Uwaje. Mr Olufuye was Chairman from 1995 till 2000. In 2000, Mr Rommy Martin-Odo succeeded him. In 2003, Mr Obi Obiazor took over. In 2006, Mr Olu Joseph of Sephix Ltd was elected as Chairman. On the expiration of his term and at the just concluded elections, Ms Ola Akinyemi, CEO of Omar Ventures Ltd was elected as the new Chairman of the Abuja Chapter of ITAN for the 2009-2011 term. She is the first woman to occupy the post.

News

The Old Students Computer In School Initiative (OSCISI) was rebranded Old Students Personal Computers (OSPC) by stakeholders at the just concluded 22nd National Conference and 30th Anniversary of the Nigeria Computer Society (NCS). At the same event, ITAN announced its partnership with Mandriva West Africa for Mandriva Linux (ML) an Open Source Operating and Application software on all the PCs, laptops, notebooks and thumbdrives for the OSPC.