Information Communication Technology (lcT) and Statistics Unit

Objective

To provide technical expertise and foster capacity building in ICT and statistical analysis to RS and LGAs.

This Unit will perform the following activities:-

(i) Advise on matters pertaining to implementation of lcT and e-government  policies;

(ii) Prepare and implement lcT strategic plan, guidelines and procedures in line with the National lcT Policies;

(iii) Coordinate and develop lcT standards for software and hardware acquisition;

(iv) Coordinate the designing, implementation and maintenance of web-based applications and database of the RS;

(v) Monitor lcT hardware and software and keep inventory at Rs and LGAs;

(vi) Improve and monitor applications of lcTto meet Rs and LGAs demands;

(vii) Manage risks management and control pertaining to lcT infrastructure;

(viii) Develop and maintain Regional website;

(ix) Guide on statistics collection, storage, processing, analysis, reporting, dissemination and archiving in the Region;

(x) Coordinate production of routine data across all sectors for Regional data base;

(xi) Develop and design statistics collection instruments; and

(xji) Provide guidelines for statistics collection, editing, coding analysis and interpretation.

The Unit led by MR. JANUARY PETER NTISI