Adamawa State House of Assembly Adhoc Committee on a Bill for a Law to Establish Information Technology Development Agency (ITDA) Law, 2023, has engaged stakeholders on the merits of the proposed bill.
The stakeholders engagement and public hearing which was held on Monday, drew several stakeholders who threw their weight behind the establishment of the agency in the state.
Declaring the event open, the Speaker of the Assembly, Rt. Hon. Bathiya Wesley, said that embracing digital transformation is not just a necessity but strategic for the progress of the state in an era of rapid technological advancement.
Rt. Hon. Bathiya, told the stakeholders that having an ICT compliance in all Ministries, Development and Agencies will go along way in enhancing productivity and service delivery in the State.
He stated that the state is also lucky to have Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, who has the love of the masses at heart thereby providing condusive atmosphere for investors into the state.
He pointed out that one of the key area that the State government under Governor Ahmadu Umani Fintiri has accorded priority is the ICT; hence, his commitment to empowering youths to become self reliant.
"Your valuable input today, is pivotal as we collectively shape the future of technology in Adamawa State. Let us work together to create an enabling environment that nurtures digital Innovation, skills development, and entrepreneurship", He added.
Having ICT centre will also serve as an avenue for revamping the economy of the state as well as providing job opportunity for the youths.
According to him, the proposed legislation reflects their commitment to fostering innovation digital literacy, and economic development through information technology.
In his welcome address, the Chairman of the Adhoc Committee, Hon. Ahmed Jingi Belel, appreciated the stakeholders for honouring the invitation to bring in their inputs towards establishing the agency.
Hon. Ahmed who is the member representing Maiha constituency, noted that the engagement will enable them exchange ideas towards the establishment of the agency.
He pledged the readiness of the assembly to work together with the stakeholders towards promoting ICT for the benefit of the citizens in the state.
On her part, a member of the committee who is the member representing Demsa constituency, Hon. Kate Raymond Mamuno, tasked the stakeholders on the need to bring in relevant inputs to enable the bill stand the test of time.
Responding, the Secretary to the State Government(SSG), Auwal Tukur, who was represented by the Permanent Secretary Political, Ibrahim Buba, commended the assembly for its wisdom in organising the event.
He added that the inputs submitted by the stakeholders will guarantee the sustainability of the agency if finally created, and wished them fruitfull deliberations.
In his vote of thanks, the Special Adviser to Governor Fintiri, on e-Governance, Dr. Ahmed Hamajam, thanked the assembly for organising the event and Governor Fintiri for floating the bill.
Dr. Hamajam, said that the assembly is extremely effective in handling the bill, and that the Governor has the state at heart to see Adamawa State digitally competes with other states specifically Lagos state.
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