Dr Isa Pantami, Minister of Communications and Digital Economy is delighted that the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) sector has recorded the highest growth rate of all sectors of the Nigerian economy.
The Minister of the Federal Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami says the N8.9 billion ICT Park approved by the Federal Executive Council would be a focal point for the supervision of both public and private ICT hubs in the country.
The Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr. Isa Pantami, has approved the establishment of a National Identity Number (NIN) enrolment centre for diplomats residing in Nigeria
A statement signed by the Technical Assistant (Information Technology) to the Minister, Dr. Femi Adeluyi, said the centre would be situated at the Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs and would be ready by Tuesday, January 19, 2021.
According to the minister, the enrolment centre will provide support for members of the Diplomatic Corps and will be managed by the Federal Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy, through the National Identity Management Commission.
He said the centre was set up based on the request of the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama, in order to simplify the process for diplomats.