NITDA says it is taking steps to amend the Guidelines for Registration of ICT Service Providers/Contractors for delivery of ICT Services to MDAs
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) announced it is taking steps to comprehensively review the Guidelines for Registration of ICT Service Providers/Contractors, according to a statement weekend.
A release signed by Mrs Hadiza Umar, Head, Corporate Affairs and External Relations, NITDA, added that the move is designed to streamline the process for the delivery of IT services to Ministries, Departments, and Agencies of the Federal Government of Nigeria.
“The Agency kindly invites the public to provide their comments, inputs, and feedback on or before the Sunday 21st January 2024, via this link: https://nitda.gov.ng/draft-regulatory-instruments/“, NITDA said.
IT News Nigeria also gathered that “the review, which will result in the amendment of the guidelines, will create opportunities for more digital services to be provided by Nigerian companies while strengthening the ease of doing business for IT service providers.”
The Agency also noted that these guidelines, initially issued in 2018, has outlined the registration process for indigenous IT service providers that guarantees the delivery of high-quality IT projects to the federal government, uphold the highest standards of professionalism in IT services, and nourish the growth of local IT companies, all in adherence to the relevant Presidential Executive Orders.
NITDA explained that since the issuance of the guidelines, the Agency has identified the need to improve the efficiency in the process of registration, promote indigenous IT service provision, ensure competent vendors are engaged for IT service delivery to Ministries, Departments and Agencies of the Federal Government of Nigeria. This is in line with the present administration’s drive to ensure collective prosperity through efficiency and innovation.
