The Nigeria Computer society (NCS), under the leadership of its president, Dr Muhammad Sirajo ALIYU (FNCS), has restated readiness to host the 2024 edition of her annual merit award, the National information Technology Merit Awards (NITMA).
Briefing news men in a hybrid press conference held at the NCS National Secretariat in Ikeja Lagos on Tuesday, Dr. Aliyu Said The National Executive Council (NEC) under his leadership is determined to be strategic, innovative, and forward-looking in the running of the affairs of the NCS .
“I want to assure you that we have made NCS the only platform for promoting IT development and enhancing corporate relevance. Together we shall move the Information Technology profession to desirable heights in Nigeria.
As the acknowledged professional authority advocating the development of an inclusive, globally competitive, prosperous, and knowledge-based Nigeria, Nigeria Computer Society (NCS) annually recognizes, celebrates, and rewards outstanding excellence and contributions of individuals, state governments and institutions, in the acceleration of IT development in Nigeria and the Diaspora through a unique national platform -National Information Technology Merit Awards (NITMA).”
NCS President ,Dr Muhammad Sirajo ALIYU (FNCS), Addressing press men today at the NCS National Secretariat in Ikeja.He announced that the 2024 National Information Technology Merit Awards has been slated for 21st November, 2024 at MUSON Centre, Onikan, Lagos.
The highlights of the awards to be presented at the 2024 National Information Technology Merit Awards are:
IT Personality of the Year
Digital Governor of the Year
IT Gold Medal Award
Youth Innovation Award
IT Company of the Year
Tech Mentor of the Year
Cybersecurity Advocate of the Year
Recognition Awards
The awards recognize outstanding governors and individuals that are making enormous investments in Information Technology. According to him, Many nominations were received for the award categories which will be reviewed by the screening committee following some laid down guidelines.
“I wish to state that NCS as an objective Society allows the selection process to be IT driven by opinion poll through online voting. The Planning Committee would only collate polls and put forth the order of scores and announce the winners in each category.” He assured.
The NITMA will also witness the conferment of the most prestigious Professional Fellowship on deserving members of NCS who are recognized as authorities and have distinguished themselves through significant contributions to the growth of Information Technology. Honourary Fellowship will also be conferred on some individuals who have distinguished themselves through extraordinary service and commitment to IT growth in Nigeria. He added.
Also speaking at the press conference was Mrs Shulammite Ilebiyi, Chairman, Publicity, Events, and Trade Services, and Ag. Chairman, Publicity, NCS, who stressed on the categories of awards introduced this year, appreciating all who took advantage of the window for nomination that is now closed.
The president thanked all those who have sustained the NCS mission and vision. From partners, corporate members, individual members, interest groups, state chapters, the press, and the public. “We are indeed grateful for the support and cooperation.”He said
NCS remains the foremost and number one IT professional association in Nigeria and African largest IT Society. NCS has been the voice of Information Technology professionals for the past four decades now. Presently with over 20,000 members spread across all sectors of the economy, NCS continues to expand and grow in might and relevance.
The National Information Technology Merit Awards (NITMA) is an annual event that recognizes and rewards individuals and organizations for their contributions to the development of Information Technology (IT) in Nigeria.
