RESPONSIBILITIES

The functions of the Directorate shall include the following:-

a. The support and emphasize sound technological base as a necessary requirement for the acquisition of skills and expertise in engineering and technological services, and the attainment of rapid advances in development.

b. To support and encourage scientific activities and acquisition of production technologies so as to accelerate the growth and development of small and medium scale enterprises across all sectors and provide wider economic opportunities, employment and poverty alleviation.

c. To foster the development and growth of computer and information technology in the state, particularly at government level and the various sectors of the economy to enhance efficiency and productivity.

d. To emphasize and encourage the application of appropriate technologies, within the resources of the state, in improving the living standard of the citizenry.

e. To purse a policy of development of effective telecommunication infrastructure in Kogi State.

f. To identify and enlist Local and International cooperation and partners to support and encourage the development of science and technology and their applications to areas of development within the State.

g. To undertake a coordinated State-wide promotion initiative for the development of computer and information technology awareness aimed at the provision of infrastructure with global internet access at key selected communities and educational institutions.

h. To support and accelerate the use and teaching of information technology in schools, colleges and the tertiary institutions, so as to serve as important skills to increase employment for the educated unemployed. The Directorate will liaise with the National Information Technology Development Agency in the establishment of suitable curricula in
information technology for our schools.

i. To establish business and information centres, equipped with the relevant manpower and infrastructures where business entrepreneurs can obtain information on global business opportunities.


j. To explore the technology of solar power supply systems and how it can be employed to provide electricity supply to communities in the State.

k. To computerize the salary payroll system within the State Civil Service and the Local Governments with a view to minimize; if not completely eliminate the incidence of ghost workers on the payroll that will lead to substantial savings in monthly salary bills.

l. To computerize the State Pensions and Revenue Services for efficiency and improvement in collectible revenue.

m. To provide appropriate training in information technology, including the use of internet for key government functionaries and the legislature.

n. To explore effective private – public partnership in the development of technology – based enterprises for the benefit of the citizenry.

o. To liaise with Federal Government Ministries and Agencies in the design and implementation of Programmes and projects in the field of information technology.

p. To advise Council on applications of technological innovations in the running of government business and general economic development of the State.

q. To recommend to Council and support studies and research projects that will facilitate the execution of the functions of the Directorate.

r. To carry out effective maintenance of all technology installations resulting from the functions of the Directorate.

s. To promote the economic potentials of the State to the world, via the internet with a view to attracting Local and International Investment for Development.

t. To develop and encourage the use of information technology networks in the business of governance at the State and Local Government levels.

u. To liaise with mobile communication service providers (GSM) and the Ministry of Communications with a view to extending telecommunication service coverage to various parts of the State.

v. To sensitize and emphasize the importance of information technology at the grassroots level in order to encourage investment from the Local Governments in this vital tool for development.


w. To take on any other responsibilities as may be assigned by the Executive Governor of Kogi State.