From Noah Ebije, Kaduna
The Kaduna State government will ultimately digitalise all its operations as part of its overall automation plan in the near future, the Commissioner of Business Innovation and Technology, Mrs. Patience Fakai, has promised.
Mrs. Fakai who spoke to journalists on Tuesday, commended Governor Uba Sani for putting Information and Communication Technology on the front burner of Kaduna State civil service.
She disclosed that “over 70% of government services in Kaduna State are now automated under the Uba Sani administration, thereby improving efficiency and accessibility.’’
The commissioner further disclosed that Kaduna State won an award as the second runner-up on ICT Human Capital Development at the 12th National Council on Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, which was held at Makurdi penultimate week.
According to her, Kaduna State showcased its efforts towards improving ICT literacy and e-governance, fostering tech entrepreneurship, and building a resilient digital infrastructure.
The commissioner said that Kaduna State operates e-governance with a “seamless integration of e-government solutions for state and local governments that ensures efficient service delivery at all levels.’’
“The state’s official website is up-to-date, functional, and serves as a central hub for public information,’’ she said, adding that “all government Ministries, Departments, and Agencies now operate standardised websites capable of handling online services and transactions.’’
Mrs. Fakai further said that there is a robust intranet system that supports internal communication and collaboration, including the KADGIS portal and e-government applications.