[e-Government Program City Paper : Abuja, Nigeria]

Seoul’s Challenges & Achievements for Sustainable Urban Transport

Prepared and Present

By: Usman Ahmed Ahmed (Nigeria) June , 2014.

Current Status and Future Project of

Abuja/Lagos State e-Government in

Nigeria


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


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).


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.


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).


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

Seoul’s Challenges & Achievements for Sustainable Urban Transport Current Status of FCT-Abuja e-Government in Nigeria


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Future Project of Lagos State ITS in Nigeria

Lagos State: IBM Design a Transportation System for Future Growth


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.


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.


implementation of FCT-Abuja e-Government


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.


implementation of FCT-Abuja e-Government


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



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.



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.


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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