OYINLOLA IN US, CALLS FOR ICT SUPPORT.
Osun State Governor, Prince Olagunsoye Oyinlola, has announced the resolve of his government to make electronic governance a reality in the state
The governor made the declaration on Tuesday in Houston, Texas, United States during a tour of some information Communication Technology firms.
Prince Oyinlola expressed joy at the readiness of the ICT firms to partner with Osun State in taking its computerization programme to the next higher level.
He noted that governments in the developing world needed modern ICT knowledge and facilities for optimal service delivery.
The governor added that Osun State is on the front-seat in the comity of states in Nigeria on a steady road to total e-governance.
Prince Oyinlola declared that Osun State government would ensure the adoption of advanced communication technology in collaboration with organizations in the advanced world for service delivery to the people.
The governor called on countries in the advanced world to assist those coming behind in getting maximum benefit from ICT.
He noted that already, some grounds had been covered in the computerization of operations of key government agencies with Osun State radio and television being among the first in the country to be on the internet.
Lasisi Olagunju
Special Adviser (Media) and
Chief Press Secretary to the Governor.
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