TECHDIGEST – The last two days have been quite engaging for a contingent of Zamfara government officials who participated in the 2022 Pan African Digital Initiative Summit & Expo with the theme, “Leveraging Right Policies and Technologies in Taming Insecurity & Cyber-Threats”, which held at Oriental Hotel, Lagos, Nigeria.

Gov. Bello Matawalle who was invited as one of the Keynote Speakers at the Summit was represented by his Deputy Chief of Staff,  Dr. Jalaludeen Ibrahim Maradun. He was accompanied by the Principal Private Secretary to the Executive Governor, Malam Lawal Umar Maradun and the Director General of Zamfara Information Technology Development Agency (ZITDA), Muhammad Yahaya Tambura.

During the Digital Government Forum session, Dr. Maradun talked about Gov. Bello Matawalle’s efforts in ensuring that the right ICT policies are in place in line with the core 2030 sustainable development agenda, highlighting how human rights, peace, security and development are deeply interlinked and mutually reinforcing.

In the three years of the Matawalle-administration, ZITDA has been upgraded to develop and regulate IT for Zamfara State ICT sustainable development; ZITDA has been considered as the prime catalyst of transforming Zamfara into an IT-driven economy; the state government is already developing the needed ICT applications for all the state Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs); ZITDA is also creating awareness ensuring universal access to aid its diffusion and adoption across all sectors of life in the state and beyond.

Furthermore, Zamfara has sustained a robust Public-Private Partnership with different organisations such as NITDA, NCC, FMoCDE, and several other public and private ICT institutions.

The Summit was closed with a glamorous Award Night chaired by the Chairman MTN Nigeria and Former Executive Vice Chairman Nigerian Communications Commission, Engr. Ernest Ndukwe, OFR.

The Titans of Tech Awards popularly called Nigeria Tech Industry Grammy was established in 2004 “as a platform to celebrate Hi-tech most important movers and shakers; pioneers, investors, men, women, organisations, and institutions who blazed the trail and used ICT to improve the way of life in our society”. It’s a recognition of overall excellence, of unflinching commitment, and a lifetime of efforts in the service of ICT and humanity.

In this 18th edition of the Titans of Tech Awards, Zamfara State was honoured with three prestigious awards, viz:

1. Zamfara emerged the DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION STATE OF THE YEAR

2. Gov. Matawalle emerged the DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION GOVERNOR OF THE YEAR

3. Director General ZITDA Muhammad Yahaya (Tambura) emerged the OUTSTANDING PROMOTER OF DIGITAL ECONOMY

In his response at the event, Dr. Maradun, on behalf of His Excellency Gov. Matawalle, expressed gratitude for the recognition of Zamfara as the leading state in the area of ICT transformation and ICT human capital development. He explained that this has been achieved through strategic activities ranging from recruitment of young talents in ICT for incubation and necessary support; training of hundreds of youth in digital skills; and capacity building for the state civil servants among others.

He added that, “we see this recognition as a challenge to do more and more to meet the demands of new age and we shall not relent. We shall continue to build a stronger network of ICT communities for humanity”.

The Titans of Tech Awards is the authoritative yardstick that measures performance in the ICT sector. Congratulations to all the good people of Zamfara State and well-wishers on these achievements.

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TECHDIGEST – The Pan African Digital Initiatives Summit and Exhibition (PADISE 2022) scheduled to hold Thursday and Friday, July 21 and 22, 2022 at the Oriental Hotels, Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria is the biggest destination for technology enthusiasts and experts in West Africa this season.

The theme of this year’s summit cum exhibition, “Leveraging Right Policies & Technologies in Taming Insecurity & Cyber-Threats” is particularly significant in the light of global insecurity challenges both physical and cyberspace.

Participants at this seminal session will enjoy front role seats as security and technology experts explore the potential and ways to tackle insecurity and terrorism both digital and territorial using existing and emerging technologies.

Last year had over a thousand people in attendance across physical and digital channels. This year, over two days, five thousand visitors are expected.

Here are three top reasons to attend PADISE 2022:

Security: The theme covers a trending and worrisome issue globally today, SECURITY. Security, or more precisely insecurity, touches everyone and everything.

Today, incidents of computer hacks, data breaches, Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) and online scams are on the rise. The threats of cyberattacks are real and scary. In addition, non-state armed groups (NSAG) are actively increasing insecurities leading to mounting incidents of kidnapping, banditry, and terrorism. Insecurity is a real issue.

Stakeholders

PADISE will play host to the biggest names in Africa’s digital and security individuals and organisations as they lend their voices to the need to collaborate to make the country safer both online and offline. The different branches of Nigeria’s security architecture will be amply represented with the Police, Military along with private security professionals set to grace the occasion.

PADISE was established as a platform where the most influential players in the African information communications technology (ICT) markets can come together to exchange ideas and positively influence and promote the ICT agenda for the optimal good.

Networking, connection and opportunity for collaboration are all on the card. Who is Who in Africa’s digital technology and security sphere would all be on hand.

Solutions

The theme provides an opportunity to explore how emerging technologies, such as 5G, AI, IoT and Blockchain, can help the country push back its current security challenges including cyber-threats and cyber terrorism. It will equally focus on digital protection for Cloud Hosting, Critical Infrastructure protection, and enabling digital and financial inclusion in the quest to build a more inclusive and sustainable society

This conference provides a platform to bring the issues and working solutions to the fore. It would bring together key stakeholders in the technology and security sectors to help broaden engagement.

Here is One More!

While the seminal conference will run simultaneously with the exhibition, the event will be capped with the 18th annual Titans of Tech Awards and Heroes Night on Friday, July 22, 2022, from 5 pm.

The Titans of Tech Awards, popularly called Nigeria’s Tech Industry Grammy, is among the most treasured occasions in the tech industry as it provides an opportunity to reflect, network with the whole community and recognize the achievements, successes, and triumphs of stakeholders across the entire technology spectrum.

The award is a great way to encourage good behaviour, inculcate competitive spirit and spur the industry to greater heights.

See you at PADISE 2022!

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