Unnecessary sanction threats by CPN - Punch Newspapers

The Nigerian state is beginning to look like a military boot camp with what seems like multiple decrees being issued by the government and its various agencies. First, it was the NIN decree and how Nigerians who did not have it would be removed from the financial system. Then, it moved to the phone IMEI registration which is not on the front burner yet but has been subtly mentioned.

I can go on and on about how the ICT sector needs an environment that can accelerate development and innovation. It becomes laughable when you imagine the frequency at which our government churns out policies that are usually detrimental to the survival of the citizens. And just like a tiresome, predictable TV show, Nigerians are downright frustrated at what the government keeps bringing up every time.

Perhaps you are wondering if you have heard a similar directive before. Indeed you have; allow me to take you five years back. In 2016, I was compelled to write a piece after a comment was made by the former President of the Computer Professionals Registration Council of Nigeria, Prof. Vincent Asor. Having been newly elected then, he said that during his tenure CPN would deal with quacks in the IT industry as there would be no hiding place for them.

In my piece titled, ‘Who is a computer professional?’, I highlighted the need for organisations like the CPN and other relevant IT bodies to understand that we live in an era of digital transformation. Rather than cause a divide between a supposedly IT professional and a quack, they should seek ways to bridge the gap; in effect, prioritising value over certification. If you wish, you may check out the article in my ICT clinic column.

Nigeria’s technology startup scene has witnessed tremendous strides in recent years. The Global Startup Ecosystem Index 2021, released by StartupBlink, shows that Nigeria’s commercial nerve centre, Lagos, has overtaken Nairobi, Kenya, emerging as Africa’s top startup ecosystem.

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