Plateau State Information And Communication Technology Development Agency Explained

Agency Name:Plateau State Information And Communication Technology Development Agency
Jurisdiction:Government of Plateau State
Headquarters:Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria
Chief1 Name:Datong, Dominic Gwaman, Director General

Plateau State Information And Communication Technology Development Agency (PICTDA) is a public service institution in Plateau State established by PICTDA Act developed within the context of National ICT Policy of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) Act 2007, as the ICT policy implementing arm of the Plateau State Ministry of Science and Technology. It has the sole responsibility of developing programs that caters for the running of ICT related activities in Plateau State. PICTDA is also mandated with the implementation of policies guideline for driving ICT in Plateau State.[1] [2] PICTDA also works in training of citizens in various ICT initiatives that are geared towards achieving an ICT Eco friendly environment in Plateau State. Majority of these activities are achieved through organization of workshops such as CODE Plateau which cater for training needs of individuals interested in ICT related ventures, government functionaries and education sectors.[3] It empowered 560 youths in Plateau State.[4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2018 PLATEAU STATE ICT POLICY AND STRATEGIC PLAN. World Bank. 6 December 2021.
  2. Book: 2006 Information and Communications for Development Global Trends and Policies. World Bank. January 2006. World Bank Publications . 9780821363478. 5 January 2016.
  3. Web site: 2020-07-17. CODE Plateau 2.0 . 2021-08-18. Innovation Village. en-US.
  4. Web site: 2020-07-17. CODE Plateau 2.0 . 2021-08-18. IT Edge News. en-US.