vii.
Enhance the capabilities of the Nigerian population to make use of, and
contribute to broadband, and in so doing increase its relevance to the socio
economic development of the country and its populace; and
viii.
Establish a methodology for assessing progress of broadband development in
Nigeria in a structured way that (i) highlights and (ii) seeks to address
bottlenecks along/across all layers.
7.4
Capacity Building
Transformation to a knowledge-based economy requires significant investment in the
development of ICT skills. These skills are required to support innovation,
infrastructure and effective business models that underpin a knowledge-based
society.
7.4.1
Situation Analysis
Proficiency in ICT is still very low among ICT professionals and the general
populace. This translates to a huge skills gap which in turn signposts untapped
benefits that ICT could potentially deliver to Nigeria’s socio economic development.
Therefore, strengthening of ICT human capital should be accorded the highest
priority.
7.4.2
Objectives
i.
To integrate ICT into the national education curriculum;
ii.
To promote the culture of lifelong learning;
iii.
To promote development of ICT skilled personnel; and
iv.
To support training and capacity building among public sector employees in
the development and use of ICT tools and applications to improve the delivery
of Government services.
7.4.3
Strategies
The Government will:
i.
Facilitate the establishment of globally competitive training institutions in the
field of ICT;
ii.
Introduce mandatory training and appropriate courses in ICT at all tiers of
education;
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