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NITDA was created in April 2001 to implement the Nigerian Information Technology Policy and co-ordinate general IT development in the country. "We must proactively invest in IT in order to consolidate on the gains of past investment in the sector. " - Director General The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) was established to create a framework for the planning, research, development, standardization, application, coordination, monitoring, evaluation and regulation of Information Technology practices, activities and systems in Nigeria. Its role therefore is to develop Information technology in the country through regulatory standards, guidelines and policies. Additionally, NITDA is the clearing house for all IT projects and infrastructure development in the country. It is the prime Agency for e-government implementation, Internet governance and general IT development in Nigeria.

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