Forum Calls For ICT Data Centre In Rivers

Some participants at the recently concluded, information Communications Technology (ICT) stakeholders forum are calling for the establishment of ICT Data Centre in Rivers State.
The participants who spoke to The Tide during the forum also called for the establishment of Information Technology Agency in the state.
Speaking in an interview with newsmen, the Special Adviser to the Rivers State Governor on Information Communications Technology (ICT) Mr. Ibifari Asawo, said the forum would discuss the draft policy on ICT with a view to sending it to the governor for his assent.
Asawo said because of an increase in ICT activities in the state, there was need for the government to come up with a policy to regulate their activities, adding that the policy will give guidance and directions on the operations of all ICT practitioners.
He said the situation would create employment as well as boost the economy of the state.
The special adviser said the corona virus pandemic underscored the need for massive investment in the ICT sector in the state.
Also speaking, the Director of Administration, ICT Department, Mrs Aleruchi Akani, said the forum was part of the ongoing orientation in the state on the importance of ICT.
She said the situation has shown the seriousness of government to promote the sector.
Speaking with newsmen, one of the lecturers at the forum, Mr Bereni Fiberesima, said every segment of the society must be involved in ICT, stressing that there is the need to create more awareness on the importance of ICT.