This document discusses e-government initiatives in Abuja and Lagos State, Nigeria. It outlines several current e-government programs in Nigeria including e-passports, online land registration, and online services from government agencies. It also discusses the national e-government strategies and goals, and outlines some challenges to implementing e-government programs including lack of infrastructure, coordination issues, and low digital skills. The document proposes strategies to address these challenges such as increasing private sector involvement, improving monitoring and evaluation, expanding internet access, and involving communication professionals. It argues that adopting Seoul's e-government best practices could help Abuja and Lagos State by providing focus, improving quality of life, and contributing to an e-government master plan and

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Prepared and Present
By:
Usman Ahmed Ahmed (Nigeria)
June , 2014.
Current Status and Future Project of
Abuja/Lagos State e-Government in
Nigeria

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Usman Ahmed Ahmed, Nigeria
Program Analyst, a staff from the Department of Economic Planning, Research & Statistics,
Ministry of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), Abuja – Nigeria.
2009 to date

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In 2004, the National E-government strategies limited was established to co-
ordinate the framework for the gradual roll-out of national e-governance activities.
Although, Nigerian government has made it mandatory for public officers to
undergo ICT training for the purpose of furthering e-governance in public service
and also to offer quality services to the citizens. the e-initiative include;
 E-passport programmed of Nigerian immigration.
 Abuja Geographical Information System (AGIS) online land registration.
 National Youth Service Corps (NYSC online)
 West African Examination Council (WAEC) direct
 Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB)
 Automated System for Customs Data (ASTCUDA)
 National Examination Council (NECO)
 National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN)
 Electronic Voters Registrations.
 On-line payment of fees in most tertiary institutions.
On-line display of admission into most Nigerian Universities (Obasanjo, 2004).

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Current Status of FCT-Abuja e-Government in Nigeria
National e-Government Strategies, NeGSt, is a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV)
created in March 2004 by the Federal Government through the National
Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) with the mandate to:
 Facilitate, drive and implement the Nigerian e-Government Programme
under a Public Private Partnership (PPP) model.
 The PPP model is a tripartite agreement between the Federal
Government, represented by NITDA, Strategic & Technology Partners, and Private
& Financial Investors.

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National e-Government Strategies, NeGSt
Vision.
 To implement e-Government at multiple levels in such a way as to
promote transparency, efficient delivery of services with increasing Citizens-
Government interaction while at the same time tapping into the economic viability
of the venture.
Mission.
 To build national info-communications infrastructure to facilitate e-
Government and other relevant activities which provide ICT facilitated deliveries
for the benefit of the citizens.
Goals and Objectives
Goal 1: To develop models, programmes and projects for e-Government in
Nigeria: (sustainable models for development and funding; e-Government
programmes & projects that meet international best practice and impact on the lives
of the citizenry; capacity building within government for productivity and
efficiency; and align government programmes and projects with e-Government).

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Goal 2: To develop benchmarks, standards, guidelines and framework of
interoperability for e-Government applications, systems, processes and
organizations: (ensure that all applications are interoperable for seamless data
exchange and integrity; provide standards and guidelines for ICT use in gov’t;
guidelines for Business Process Reengineering and Change Mgt in the public
sector; benchmarks for projects and programmes for effectiveness; guide gov't in
the use and applications of ICT within itself; partner with the Industry to provide
technical leadership for the nation’s standards and technological infrastructure).
Goal 3: To develop, operate and maintain a national e-Government platform for
integration, shared services, authentication, monitoring and general interface with
MDAs, service providers and the public. (provide a one-stop gateway for 24/7
access to gov’t services; a national platform for common shared services amongst
gov’t agencies; standards for agency website; ensure that gov’t agencies are able to
share and reuse resources for efficiency and productivity to reduce cost and avoid
waste; that all non-classified forms of gov’t are online for easy access; encourage
private sector participation in delivery of gov’t services).
National e-Government Strategies, NeGSt

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Current Status of FCT-Abuja e-Government in Nigeria

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Future Project of Lagos State ITS in Nigeria
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Challenges/Obstacles in the process of planning and
implementation of Lagos State ITS
 Absent of centralized data for effective and efficient planning in Lagos State
transportation system.
 Difficult in the planning and implementation of BRT system.
 The existing public transport system in Lagos is grossly inadequate.
 Poor coordination between agencies responsible for traffic management, such
as (police, fire and medical care) are located in different areas of the command
center.

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 Lack of coordination among relevant institutions.
 Low access to computers and the internet.
 Low level of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) skills.
 Lack of political will.
 Inadequate regulatory framework for power reform.
 Absent of centralized data makes planning policies difficult.
 Inability of government to invest in technologies that could easily drive
governance and administration of its various processes and systems.
Challenges/Obstacles in the process of planning and
implementation of FCT-Abuja e-Government

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 Inability of government to always deliver on its promises and responsibilities
to the people.
 Inadequate IT infrastructure to drive e-payment.
 Inadequate support from government in utilizing various e-payment services
and associated infrastructure by majority of the citizenry.
 Operational, institutional, financial and infrastructure problems have been the
major challenges faced in the implementation of e-Government, infrastructure
such as power supply and bandwidth has made operational cost too high for some
of the e-Gov’t activities.
Challenges/Obstacles in the process of planning and
implementation of FCT-Abuja e-Government

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 There should be stable supply of electricity to utilize ITS full benefits.
 Public servants should not only be trained to acquire ICT skills, but should be
carried along in the various stages of planning, implementation and reforms.
 Promoting the use of Intelligent Transport System (ITS) technology will help
to enable safe and efficient transportation system.
 Implementation of bus, boat and toll transportation schedules, will help in
planning transportation trips more effectively.
 There should be better coordination between agencies responsible for traffic
management, police services, fire services and medical care.
KEY STRATEGIES TO OVERCOME THOSE OBSTACLES/
CHALLENGES

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KEY STRATEGIES TO OVERCOME THOSE OBSTACLES/
CHALLENGES
 By encouraging more private sector in the involvement in capacity development and
ICT in the country.
 There should be an effective Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) of the operations of e-
Government Scheme for impact assessment, transparency, accountability, future plans and
expansion.
 Internet facilities and services must of necessity be made easily accessible at the lowest
cost, to all Nigerians, irrespective of how remote their locations in the country may be.
 Need to establish legal framework for Transportation Planning (ITS Planning, Road
Network Planning) PPP in Transportation System Development.
 e-Government service is a social service, therefore, government should increase
investment/funding on e-Government.
 There is need to hire transportation specialists as officials.

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KEY STRATEGIES TO OVERCOME THOSE OBSTACLES/
CHALLENGES
 There should be a single platform for all traffic and transportation-related data so that
each agency and mode of transport is integrated, helping passengers interconnect
seamlessly.
 There should be the collection of vast amounts of data from various sources (cell
phones, cameras, social media, etc.) to analyze and use that data to help with planning,
rerouting of traffic, providing commuters with real-time updates, and to create a system that
is constantly being optimized based on current and future (predictive analysis) conditions.
 There should also be better way of collecting and analyzing data across all modes of
transportation (cars, trains, ferries, buses) in other to have a single e-payment system across
all modes of transportation.
 By involving information communication professionals in formulation of information
communication policies that can guide regional, international exchanges and transactions.

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 It will provide Abuja/Lagos State with focus and direction on e-Government having had
a clear Vision and Mission of Seoul’s e-Government.
 With Seoul’s e-Government and Administrative Reform the Program will improve the
quality of life of Abuja/Lagos State citizens and e-Government future projects.
 Also with Seoul’s Smart e-Government and Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) it
will provide total solution for Abuja/Lagos State e-Government /ITS challenges and educate
to help with the planning, organization, project management and budget components.
 The development of a good and reliable e-Government Master Plan for Abuja/Lagos
State , and the establishment of an Excellent e-Government Training Centre can be achieved
through the contribution of Seoul’s e-Government/ITS Best Practice.
 Contributes to promoting awareness, bridging the digital gap, creating employment and
providing a sustainable and affordable channel of access for online services to the citizenry.
HOW THE SEOUL’s e-GOV/ITS BEST PRACTICE CAN
CONTRIBUTE TO ABUJA/LAGOS STATE
ACHIEVEMENTs of CURRENT & FUTURE e-GOV/ITS
PROJECT.

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