Dr. Isa Ali Pantami, director
general, National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), has
admitted there are many challenges facing the Agency and the country at large. Pantami,
who took to social media to appreciate Nigerians on the numerous congratulatory
messages sent to him on the recent appointment to head the Agency, also
solicited prayers for a successful tenure.
The DG writes, “I write to thank
all my fellow Nigerians for their goodwill messages, suggestions and prayers
over my recent trial of serving Nigeria as the DG of NITDA. The responsibility
is a huge one, which needs more advice, than congratulatory messages. This is
indeed a trial, that we hope and pray to be successful. I received many
messages through email, whatsApp, twitter and Facebook. I had tried to reply
all individual, but became practically impossible. I do hope that this will be
accepted as a reply to those that I couldn't reply them privately.
Dr. Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami was
appointed substantive DG of NITDA following the announcement by the Federal
Government on Monday the 26th of September 2016.
In a brief reception held in his
honour, Dr. Isa Ali expressed his gratitude towards the reception he received
from the outgoing acting DG, the indefatigable Vincent Olatunji, PhD, and other
members of staff. Dr. Pantami promised to consolidate on the achievements the
Agency has recorded over the years, adding that what is important to him is to
see how Nigeria can explore the potentials of ICT for National development.
He said, “What is important to us
is Nigeria and I am here to work together with you as a team to achieve the
vision of the Agency”.
We believe that the NITDA DG will
commence action by receiving reports and proposals from professionals on what
needs to be done within the next three (3) years.
