Information and Communication Technology

The objective of this unit is to provide expertise and services on application of ICT to the Regional Secretariat. The Unit is led by a Principal Computer System Analyst.

Functions of This Unit:

This Unit has the following functions:-

(i)  Prepare ICT Strategic Plan, guidelines and procedures inline with National ICT Policy

(ii)  Advice Regional Secretariat Management on the matters pertaining to policies related to ICT and e-government implementation

(iii)  Advice RS Management on the matters pertaining to policies, guidelines and procedures related to statistics

(iv)  Oversee ICT development and implementation for Regional Secretariat

(v)  In collaboration with PMO-RALG assist to coordinate and develop ICT Standards for software and hardware acquisition at RS and LGAs

(vi)  Facilitate LGAs in the development and implementation of Information Communication Technology initiatives

(vii)  Coordinate the designing implementation and maintaining web-based applications and database of the RS

(viii)  Assist to coordinate implementation of ManagementInformation System from other Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) and other stakeholders

(ix)  Provide and coordinate Information technology support to Regional Secretariat and LGAs

(x)  Monitor ICT hardware and software and keep inventory at RS and LGAs

(xi)  Evaluate, improve and monitor ICT and Management Information Systems deployed at RS and LGAs

(xii)  Conduct Training Needs Assessment on MIS and ICT and prepare capacity building plan

(xiii)  Perform and asses risks management and control pertaining to ICT infrastructure and Management Information Systems

(xiv)  Provide quality assurance services at Regional Secretariat and LGAs

(xv)  Develop and maintain Regional website

(xvi)  Use of ICT in data and information handling

(xvii)  Facilitate the Regional Secretariat in the use of ICT in data collection, storage, processing, analysis, reporting, dissemination and archiving

(xviii)  Collaborate with National Bureau of Statistics on all matters related to the National Statistical System

(xix)  Production of statistical products at the Regional Secretariat and LGAs