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History | Achievements | Officers of the Association
ITAN was established in 1991 as Microcomputer Vendors Association of Nigeria (MiVAN) following visionary initiative of Mr Tayo Adeniyi, MD Worldwide Computers Ltd. In 1995, it transmuted into Computer Vendors Association of Nigeria (CoVAN). Finally in 2000 following the dynamics of its membership base and the industry trends, it further transformed into what is now the Information Technology (Industry) Association of Nigeria (ITAN).
In 2002, following industry pressures and advocacy by the Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, ITAN joined other stakeholders to form what is now the umbrella body of IT professionals and industry in Nigeria, the Nigeria Computer Society (NCS). Other Chartered Interest Groups (CIGs) in the Society are Institute of Software Practitioners of Nigeria (ISPON), Internet Service Providers Association of Nigeria (ISPAN), National Association of Computer Science Students (NACOSS).
ITAN's first President was Mr Yinka Edu of A-Z Computers Ltd. In 1995, Mr Davis Mirilla of Falcon Computers Ltd succeeded him. In 1999, Mr Chris Uwaje of Connect Technologies Ltd followed. In 2003, Mr Will Anaegbunan of Beta Computers Ltd became the President. On March 29, 2007, Dr Jimson Olufuye was elected the new President of the Association.
Abuja Chapter ITAN Abuja Chapter was founded and inaugurated in 1995 by Dr Jimson Olufuye with ample support from the then Gen. Secretary Mr Chris Uwaje. Dr Olufuye was Chairman from 1995 till 2000. In 2000, Mr Rommy Martin-Odo succeeded him. In 2003, Mr Obi Obiazor took over. In 2006, a new Chairman was elected and he is Mr Olu Joseph of Sephix Ltd.
Download ITAN constitution as revised in 2002.
1.Development of locally manufactured computer systems in Nigeria Zinox, Omatek, Speedstar through NACASET. 2.Successful mitigation of the Millennium Bug 1999-2000 in association with the Federal Ministry of Science and Technology. 3.Drafting and adoption of the National IT Policy, 2001 4.Establishment of National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) as a result of 3 above. 5.Formation of the Nigeria Computer Society (NCS) in 2002.
1. President: Dr Jimson Olufuye Ph.D., MD Kontemporary Komputers Ltd 2. 1st Vice-President: Mr Ganiyu Alimi, MD Gafunk Ltd 3. 2nd Vice-President: Mrs Bunmi Badaru, Termex Ltd 4. Secretary-General: Mr Yunusa Yau, CEO Cybertec Ventures (Nig) Ltd 5. Asst SG: Adebiyi Fashoyin, CSO Omatek Ventures Ltd 6. Public Relations Sec: Mr Olu Joseph, MD Sephix Ltd 7. Treasurer: Miss Ola Akinyemi, MD Omar Ventures Ltd 8. Council Member: Mr Balogun, MD Brian Computers Ltd 9. Ex-Officio: Mr Will Anyaegbunam, CEO Beta Computers Ltd 10. Ex-Officio: Mr Chris Uwaje, CEO Connect Technologies Ltd
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