NCS to Address Digital Inclusivity at Intl’ Conference

The Nigeria Computer Society (NCS), the primary professional body for Information Technology practitioners in Nigeria, is set to tackle critical national issues surrounding digital inclusivity at its upcoming international conference. The event is scheduled to take place in Jos, Plateau State, in July.

Prof. Muhammad Sirajo Aliyu, President of NCS, announced at a press conference in Lagos that the conference's theme, ‘Harnessing Digital Innovation and Emerging Technologies for Inclusive Growth and Economic Renaissance (RISE 2026),’ is specifically designed to address pressing national concerns about digital inclusivity. As a dedicated advocacy group, the NCS is committed to ensuring that discussions at the conference will focus on bridging the digital divide.

Aliyu emphasized the society's goal: "NCS will ensure that discussions at the conference will address the growing concerns on digital inclusivity, and ensure that all Nigerians, irrespective of their locations, have access to connectivity." For over forty years, the Nigeria Computer Society has been a leading force in advancing IT practice, advocating for sound policies, developing digital capacity, and promoting national technological progress. This conference represents a continuation of that mission, aiming to foster inclusive growth through technological advancement.

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NCS will ensure that discussions at the conference will address the growing concerns on digital inclusivity, and ensure that all Nigerians, irrespective of their locations, have access to connectivity.