Emma Okonji
As part of the drives towards promoting excellence in data and information management in the society, the Institute of Information Management (IIM) recently concluded a National Digital Transformation Awareness Campaign, which was conducted at different Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) in Nigeria.
The initiative, according to the
President/Chairman-GC, IIM Africa, Dr. Oyedokun Oyewole, was a follow-up
to the directive issued by the Head of Service of the Federation in
June, 2020 directing MDAs to begin automation of files and records.
Oyewole said the main goal of the workshop was to provide a deep
understanding of the concept of digitisation, digitalisation and digital
transformation, specifying its core elements/components in business,
which cuts across people, process and technology.
According to Oyewole, “The awareness
campaign as conceived by the Institute of Information Management, is
intended to provide technical support in ensuring the successful
implementation of files and document digitalisation across MDAs in the
country.
“Furthermore, the awareness workshop also provides attendees insight
into how to develop a comprehensive corporate information governance
program, plans and processes.
“Input on comprehensive information
management guidelines, standards, and tools for facilitating workable
processes for seamless digitisation/automation of files and records are
also featured.”
The workshop also highlighted coherent framework to describe and
validate imaging performance and quality, based on existing
international best practices and standards.
The workshop further provided taxonomic
structure, operational metrics and criteria for evaluating digital image
characteristics.
Other key areas of focus included accessibility, privacy,
confidentiality, policy, records quality, security, capacity building
and, records lifecycle management. Some of the MDAs in participation
include Independent Corrupt Practices Commission (ICPC); Bureau of
Public Service Reforms (BPSR); National Information Technology
Development Agency (NITDA); Federal Ministry of Communications and
Digital Economy; Galaxy Backbone; National Identity Management
Commission; Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC); Federal Ministry
of Labour and Employment and Federal Ministry of Transportation and
others.
“As a follow-up to the awareness campaign, the institute is working
on a white paper aimed at providing professional guidelines and
standards for files and records automation processes across MDAs.
“The white paper is expected to facilitate seamless integration of
processes and technologies across government agencies, which will
equally engender seamless exchange of data and information in a secured
and protected environment,” Oyewole said.
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