Nihilent, a Pune-based global consulting and solutions integration company has signed an MoU with Nigeria’s National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) to create a framework for e-governance awards and recognition program and provide training and development around IT skills.
Nihilent, in accordance with the agreement, will work with NITDA in defining the character and ethos of the eGovernance awards through various activities including identification of different award categories, formulation of awards criteria, formation of awards committee by selecting members, definition of field survey and documentation procedure, and formalization of awards and recognition. This way, Nihilent and NITDA will collaborate to foster excellence in eGovernance initiatives in Nigeria and promote use of ICT for developmental purposes. In addition, Nihilent will help NITDA in launching a comprehensive training and development program that aims to tap the best IT skills and talent in the country.
Oti Ikomi, Chairman (Nigeria) at Nihilent commented, “Nihilent is pleased to partner with NITDA for the development of e-Governance in Nigeria, and contribute to national growth and development.”
Nihilent has been championing the cause of eGovernance in India for over a decade now, by sponsoring the prestigious Computer Society of India (CSI)-Nihilent eGovernance awards. The awards, helmed by the pioneers of eGovernance in the country, have achieved the highest levels of respectability and repute.
Dr. A.S. Daura, Ag DG NITDA added, “NITDA welcomes the signing of an MOU with Nihilent Nigeria, to provide an objective framework for recognition of eGovernance initiatives, and to promote the use of ICT for developmental purposes. He urged Nihilent leadership to ensure that provisions of the MoU are adhered to by quoting a saying from Henry Ford that “coming together is a beginning; keeping together is progress; working together is success.”
About Nihilent
Nihilent is a global consulting and solutions integration company using a holistic and systems approach to problem solving. Headquartered in Pune, India, Nihilent has extensive experience in international consulting, IT outsourcing and IT services. Nihilent’s mission Change for Performance encapsulates its commitment to make change happen systemically in terms of people, process, technology and knowledge for achieving sustained performance for its clients.
Nihilent, within 18 months of inception was certified as ISO 9001-2000 compliant, and in 48 months assessed at SEI CMMI® Level 5. The Company is now certified as ISO 9001:2008 compliant. Nihilent has been credited of creating the World’s first Change Management structure based on its patented MC3 TM and was also recently awarded a patent for its predictive “14 signals – Strategy by Listening” framework that helps businesses to successfully identify the loyalty drivers and build enduring customer loyalty. Nihilent operates globally across different geographies including Africa, Asia Pacific, Middle East, India, UK , Europe and the US. The company lends its expertise in several verticals including BFSI, Telecom, media and entertainment, supply chain and logistics, retail and Government.
About NITDA
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) is the IT development and regulatory Agency of Nigeria established in 2001 and supported by the NITDA Act 2007. Among other things, the Agency is empowered to regulate and develop IT in both the public and private sectors in Nigeria.
The Agency is committed to the drive to bring government and its services closer to the people leveraging the inherent powers of Information Technology. Furthermore, through various innovative policies and programs, the Agency is poised to be the CATALYST for launching the country on the global map as a knowledge-based nation.
Nihilent, in accordance with the agreement, will work with NITDA in defining the character and ethos of the eGovernance awards through various activities including identification of different award categories, formulation of awards criteria, formation of awards committee by selecting members, definition of field survey and documentation procedure, and formalization of awards and recognition. This way, Nihilent and NITDA will collaborate to foster excellence in eGovernance initiatives in Nigeria and promote use of ICT for developmental purposes. In addition, Nihilent will help NITDA in launching a comprehensive training and development program that aims to tap the best IT skills and talent in the country.
Oti Ikomi, Chairman (Nigeria) at Nihilent commented, “Nihilent is pleased to partner with NITDA for the development of e-Governance in Nigeria, and contribute to national growth and development.”
Nihilent has been championing the cause of eGovernance in India for over a decade now, by sponsoring the prestigious Computer Society of India (CSI)-Nihilent eGovernance awards. The awards, helmed by the pioneers of eGovernance in the country, have achieved the highest levels of respectability and repute.
Dr. A.S. Daura, Ag DG NITDA added, “NITDA welcomes the signing of an MOU with Nihilent Nigeria, to provide an objective framework for recognition of eGovernance initiatives, and to promote the use of ICT for developmental purposes. He urged Nihilent leadership to ensure that provisions of the MoU are adhered to by quoting a saying from Henry Ford that “coming together is a beginning; keeping together is progress; working together is success.”
About Nihilent
Nihilent is a global consulting and solutions integration company using a holistic and systems approach to problem solving. Headquartered in Pune, India, Nihilent has extensive experience in international consulting, IT outsourcing and IT services. Nihilent’s mission Change for Performance encapsulates its commitment to make change happen systemically in terms of people, process, technology and knowledge for achieving sustained performance for its clients.
Nihilent, within 18 months of inception was certified as ISO 9001-2000 compliant, and in 48 months assessed at SEI CMMI® Level 5. The Company is now certified as ISO 9001:2008 compliant. Nihilent has been credited of creating the World’s first Change Management structure based on its patented MC3 TM and was also recently awarded a patent for its predictive “14 signals – Strategy by Listening” framework that helps businesses to successfully identify the loyalty drivers and build enduring customer loyalty. Nihilent operates globally across different geographies including Africa, Asia Pacific, Middle East, India, UK , Europe and the US. The company lends its expertise in several verticals including BFSI, Telecom, media and entertainment, supply chain and logistics, retail and Government.
About NITDA
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) is the IT development and regulatory Agency of Nigeria established in 2001 and supported by the NITDA Act 2007. Among other things, the Agency is empowered to regulate and develop IT in both the public and private sectors in Nigeria.
The Agency is committed to the drive to bring government and its services closer to the people leveraging the inherent powers of Information Technology. Furthermore, through various innovative policies and programs, the Agency is poised to be the CATALYST for launching the country on the global map as a knowledge-based nation.
