ABOUT PICTDA

We are committed to building a world-class ICT ecosystem that fosters innovation, entrepreneurship, and inclusive growth.

Vison

Plateau State to be among the best three ICT Hubs in West Africa by 2025

Misson

We aim to achieve our Vision By creating a knowledge-driven eco-system, leveraging entrepreneurship and promoting socially inclusive growth.

About PICTDA

The establishment and empowerment of Plateau Information and Communication Technology Development Agency (PICTDA) is imperative to establish good practices in terms of processes, governance control over the investments made and that will continue to be made in ICT and to achieve a solid foundation through ICT infrastructure architecture, systems design and work processes which will continue to support a robust ICT facility throughout the State. In the long-term, these policies will greatly assist the ease with which PICTDA can react to new challenges and adopt new technologies aimed at increasing efficiencies and create positive impacts for all PLSG stakeholders.

PICTDA shall develop policies, standards, guidelines, and frameworks as well as capabilities, skillsets, and resources that will add strategic value and increase business productivity within Plateau State Government and the entire state.

Objectives

1. Regulate ICT activities in Plateau State in-line with existing laws.

2. Develop policies, standards, guidelines, and frameworks to guide the development of ICT and ICT operations in Plateau State in accordance with industry best practices.

3. Build a robust ICT infrastructure and solutions that will deliver the appropriate level of data availability, confidentiality, and integrity.

4. Develop appropriate skills and resources to support the ICT infrastructure.

5. Incorporate effective best practices and policies in the management of ICT operations.

6. Maximize value for money from existing and future technology investments.

7. Incorporate effective governance and project management practices to promote a close alignment between PICTDA and other MDAs of Plateau State Government.

8. Strengthen the use of collaboration to improve public/private, inter-ministerial and agency communications workflows.

9. Establish a plan for regular replacement of key hardware and software.

10. To use ICT to explore opportunities for enhancing revenue generation in a sustainable manner.

11. To develop comprehensive and sustainable plans for all ICT projects in the state.