“THE IMPERATIVE FOR (.gov.ng) DOMAIN IN THE FEDERAL MDAs” A PAPER PRESENTED AT THE NIRA/NITDA...

““THE IMPERATIVE FOR (.gov.ng) THE IMPERATIVE FOR (.gov.ng) DOMAIN IN THE FEDERAL MDAs” DOMAIN IN THE FEDERAL MDAs”

A PAPER PRESENTED

AT THENIRA/NITDA WORKSHOP

ON REGISTRATION AND MANAGEMENT OF (.gov.ng) DOMAIN NAMES

BYS. L. AKINNUSI DIRECTOR (ICT, OHCSF)

APRIL 04, 2012

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COMMENDATIONS:

-The Organizers;

-The Heads of the ICT Dept/Units in MDAs (i.e The Change Agents or The Champions);

And

-Other Participants

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QUOTE FROM:

ALHAJI ISA BELLO SALI, CFRHEAD OF THE CIVIL SERVICE OF THE FEDERATION

In his words on the 20th March, 2012 when he was commissioning the OHCSF-ICT Resource Centre and I quote:

“…………………….It is my sincere desire to bequeath a Civil Service that is performance and result-oriented, customer-service focused, technologically driven, responsive to the public and service delivery conscious. I believe that all these objectives could only be realized by building an enabling environment for the Civil Servants to perform their statutory functions…………………………..

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Today, ICT has changed the cause of events. In the bureaucratic settings, it is fascinating to note that initiatives originate from a desk; prompt some actions and within seconds, expected and desired results are obtained without human intervention. Also, you are all aware that ICT has ushered in a complete innovation in all sectors of the economy. For example, the banking sector has embraced e-banking and e-payment systems in order to achieve a cashless society. In the area of communication, e-mail has promoted cheap and faster global communication and interaction. In trade and investment, e-business and e-commerce are predominant.

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All over the world, there have been some tremendous landmarks in the conduct of government businesses by the adoption of e-governance in order to enhance improved service delivery in the Civil Service and also to reduce the amount of paper consumption. These avenues of using the “e-e-e-es” should be explored to facilitate the journey to our desired destination.

The establishment of an ICT Resource Centre at the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation would, no doubt, create an avenue for staff to improve their ICT literacy.

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The motive behind this is to motivate officers and position them to technologically meet the challenges of modern office practices. My office has, therefore, considered it as a priority, the establishment and replication of similar ICT Resource/e-Learning Centers in all MDAs so that they would serve as avenues through which the ICT knowledge base of staff could be developed on a regular bases.

Therefore, I call on ALL Civil Servants to explore these available opportunities to develop their ICT skills so that they would be relevant in the modern and state-of-the-art ways of delivering services.“

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THE IMPERATIVE FOR (.gov.ng) THE IMPERATIVE FOR (.gov.ng) DOMAIN IN THE FEDERAL MDAsDOMAIN IN THE FEDERAL MDAs

WHY IS (.gov.ng) DOMAIN IMPERATIVE WHY IS (.gov.ng) DOMAIN IMPERATIVE FOR THE FEDERAL MDAs?FOR THE FEDERAL MDAs?

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VERY IMPORTANT

SOMETHING THAT NEEDS IMMEDIATE ATTENTION OR ACTION

(OR)

EXPRESSING AUTHORITY

LET US LOOK AT THE TERM DOMAIN NAME?

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It is an Identification String that defines a Realm of Administrative Autonomy or Identity on the INTERNET (i.e Ownership at the www)

HOW DO YOU EXERCISE AUTHORITY ON HOW DO YOU EXERCISE AUTHORITY ON THE WEB?THE WEB?

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As Government Establishment;

As Educational Institutions;

As Organizations;

As Commercial Concerns;

As Military Institutions;

As Network Providers;

Etc

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SIMPLE DOMAIN SUFFIXES

• AC - Academic (same as .edu)• CO - Commercial (same as .com) • COM - Commercial • EDU - Educational Site• GOV - Government • INT - International • MIL - Military • NET - Network • ORG - Non-Profit Organization• FR - France• UK - United Kingdom• IT - Italy• NG - Nigeria; etc

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NIRA

NIRA – Nigeria Internet Registration Association

- Founded – March 23, 2005;

- NiRA's Constitution was adopted - March 28, 2006 at MUSON) Centre, Onikan-Lagos by the Stakeholders.

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FUNCTIONS OF NIRA

NIRA –

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Registers Domain Names; and Manages Domain Names (.ng ccTLD)

For the BENEFIT of ALL Nigerians and Global Internet Community

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NIRA MISSION

• NIRA Mission

To be the administrator of and the non-governmental self regulatory body for the .ng ccTLD and its associated sub level domain names by maintaining and promoting the operational stability and utility of the .ng ccTLD and by ensuring cost effective administration, development and establishment of policy framework for the development and administration of the .ng ccTLD.

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NIRA VISION

• NIRA Vision

To be among the best Registries to be reckoned with in the world within the shortest possible time as measured by the satisfaction of our stakeholders, and the model for other ccTLDs

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NIRA CORE VALUES

• Values

Above all else NiRA values:

• Our people • Our customers • Our stewardship • Our integrity • Exceptional quality of service • Continual improvement

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WHO MANAGES NIRA?

• NiRA PIONEER EXECUTIVE BOARD

Engr. Ndukwe Kalu - President Mrs. Mary Uduma - Vice President Mr. Vincent Akhimien - Secretary Mr. Bimbo Olayinka - Treasurer Mrs. Ufuoma Emuophedaro - Director Mrs. Yetunde Johnson - Director Mr. Sunday Folayan - Director Mr. Temitope Fashademi - Director Mr. Biyi Oladipo - Director Mr. Sikiru Shehu - Director

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WHO MANAGES NIRA?

• NiRA BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Dr. Isaac Adeola Odeyemi - Chairman Mrs. Ibukun Odusote - Secretary Dr. Chris Nwannenna Dr. (Mrs.) Adenike Osofisan Mr. Chima Onyekwere Mr. Yunusa Zakari Ya'u Mr. Shina Badaru Mr. Olaleye Alao Mr. Adeola Akinbo

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WHO MANAGES NIRA?

• NiRA EXECUTIVE BOARD (CURRENT)

Mrs. Mary Uduma - President Mr. Sunday Folayan - Vice President Mr. Bimbo Olayinka - TreasurerMr. Sikiru Shehu - MemberMrs. Yetunde Johnson - MemberMr. Biyi Oladipo - Member Muhammed Rudman - MemberRemmy Nweke - Member

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How to Register the .ng ccTLD?

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LIST OF ACCREDITED REGISTRARS BY NIRA EXECUTIVE BOARD

Amsco Telecoms LimitedCyberSpace IP MirrorLinkserve Nigeria Limited Lufem Systems Limited MarkMonitorMcReal Online Networks Systems LimitedSkannet(General Data Engineering Nigeria)Upperlink LimitedWebsoft Nigeria Limited

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• Blue Topaz LimitedIntegrated Broadband Nigeria Limited Lexsynergy Limited Microaccess Limited Netorb Media LimitedNigerianet Limited Web Indices

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• Creotec Limited Demsat Systems Limited Digital Fusion Limited Ennovate Nigeria LimitedGalaxy Backbone Generis Universal Limited Ghotek LimitedGlobal Trend Limited Icecool Contracts LimitedInternetx ITClick Kheweul

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•Kheweul Komtemporary Komputers Limited Pinet Informatics LimitedQuality Information Limited Safenames Signon Africa Limited Steineng Nigeria Limited Syscomptech Limited Trefoil Network LimitedTechnovation Associates Limited Yamaguchi

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Who are the Registrants, The Registrars and How to Register?

• For these Information and many More, Please Visit:

www.nira.org.ng

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NOW LET US LOOK AT OUR MANDATES AS CIVIL

SERVANTS

SUMMARY OF SERVICES

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POLICY ARTICULATION;

POLICY FORMULATION;

POLICY IMPLEMENTATION

WHERE THESE SERVICES COULD BE PROVIDED?

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Physical Environment; and

Digital Environment through our Websites (www.(mda).gov.ng)

HOW BEST CAN WE DELIVER THESE

SERVICES?

BUT LET US LOOK AT THIS PHRASE FROM “CNN”

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“THERE IS ALWAYS A BETTER WAY”

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What is this BETTER WAY?

THE BETTER WAY - (UPPC)

HOW?

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-By Applying ICT Tools in all government businesses.

-i. e By e-Governance

- Deviating From “Government –Driven Services”

to “Citizen-Centric Driven Services”

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Now, Let us examine the Terms e-Governance and e-Government?

Now, Let us examine the Terms e-Governance and e-Government?

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DEFINITION of e-GovernanceDEFINITION of e-Governance

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e-Governmente-Government

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THE BENEFITS OF USING ICT TOOLS?THE BENEFITS OF USING ICT TOOLS?

Huge opportunities for Improved Service Delivery;

Transaction of government businesses within and across MDAs (Made Easy): (Vertically, Laterally, Horizontally or Transversely Manner);

Ensures effective and efficient penetration and interaction of services;

A veritable means to overcome the huge challenges around the management of Change.

(All these are to Promote => Improved Service Delivery.)

Huge opportunities for Improved Service Delivery;

Transaction of government businesses within and across MDAs (Made Easy): (Vertically, Laterally, Horizontally or Transversely Manner);

Ensures effective and efficient penetration and interaction of services;

A veritable means to overcome the huge challenges around the management of Change.

(All these are to Promote => Improved Service Delivery.)

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THE BENEFITS THE BENEFITS

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How do we Ensure that the Objectives are

Achievable?

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CURRENTLY: THE PERCEIVED ICT USAGEIN MDAs

STAFF

STAFF

STAFF

STAFF

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EXPECTED e-GOVERNMENT ENVIRONMENT IN NIGERIA

COMMUNICATION NETWORK SYSTEM

PORTALS

FGN (www.fgn.gov.ng )

LGAs (www.(lga).gov.ng)

STATE GOVT.

STATE GOVT. (www.(state).gov.ng)

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EXPECTED e-GOVERNANCE ENVIRONMENT IN MDAs

MDAs COMMUNICATION NETWORK SYSTEM

PORTAL

TOP EXEC.

STAFF

PERM SEC

TOP EXEC.

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EXPECTED COMMUNICATION MODE AMONG THE STAFF

INTRANET CENTRE

STAFF

STAFF

STAFF

STAFF

OUTCOME OF IDEAL COMMUNICATION

THE COMMUNICATION

G-2-G, G-2-Gs, G-2-C, I-2-U, G-2-B, B-2-B, B-2-G, Voice -2- Voice, Video Conferencing, etc

e-Mail, e-Commerce, e-governance, etc

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HOW DO WE ACHIEVE THE OFFICIAL DIGITAL COMMUNICATION MODES?

• Simply By Registering the (MDA)’s Presence on the Domain (.gov.ng); e.g www.(mda).gov.ng Such as:– www.fmf.gov.ng;– www.fmst.gov.ng;– www.ohcsf.gov.ng;– www.nira.org.ng; – www.nitda.gov.ng; etc

• Come up with Strategies on How to Effective Utilize the Site;

• Use it.

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CHALLENGESCHALLENGES

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WAY FORWARDWAY FORWARD

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WHAT COULD BE DONE RIGHT?WHAT COULD BE DONE RIGHT?

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i.e. info@(mda).gov.ng = YESi.e. info@(mda).gov.ng = YES

THE OFFICIAL e-MAIL ADDRESSESTHE OFFICIAL e-MAIL ADDRESSES

[email protected] = [email protected] = NO

(WHY NO ?)(WHY NO ?)

e.g. [email protected];

[email protected];

[email protected];

[email protected]; etc

e.g. [email protected];

[email protected];

[email protected];

[email protected]; etc

WHAT COULD BE DONE RIGHT?

Need for Federal, States and Local Governments to Establish e-Communication Centres; (Kudos to NITDA for its Rural Information Technology Centres (RITCs);

We Need to Create and Maximally Utilize the Official Websites at the Nigeria Domain i.e ccTLD (e.g www.(mda).gov.ng );

We Need to look at the Possibility of Creating a generally acceptable Civil Service Website (e.g. www.civilservice.gov.ng ) where ALL Civil Servants Official Mail Server will be domiciled;


We Need to Access the Staff ICT Literacy Levels at ALL Times and embark on honest Staff ICT Literacy Improvement Plan;

ICT Literacy Level should be a yardstick of measuring performance in the Civil Service

We Need to Encourage members of staff to communicate their non-confidential Mails through the Official Websites for Nigeria to be taken seriously;

We Need to Promote Total Office Automation and near paperless environment; TIME is money;


All ICT Stakeholders (NITDA, NIRA, GALAXY, .gov.ng REGISTRARS etc) must be 24/7 Ready to effectively and Efficiently implement their Mandates;

It is time to “ADOPT the use of e-e-e-e-e-es……..”:

e-Governance;

e-Business;

e-Communication (e.g. e-mail, etc);

e-Commerce;

e-Writing………………………. Etc

CONCLUSION

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