Association of Telecommunications Professionals of Nigeria (ATPN) has called on the Federal Government to ensure speedy implementation of local content order on ICT equipment by Ministries, Department and Agencies (MDAs) to boost the industry.
Chairman of APTN, Mr Adede Williams, made this call in an interview with newsmen on Monday in Abuja.
President Muhammadu Buhari recently signed Executive Order 5 to improve local content in public procurement on science, engineering and technology components.
The proclamation (Executive Order) is entitled; ‘‘PRESIDENTIAL EXECUTIVE ORDER 5 FOR PLANNING AND EXECUTION OF PROJECTS, PROMOTION OF NIGERIAN CONTENT IN CONTRACTS AND SCIENCE, ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY.’’
According to Williams, the Executive Order is expected to promote the application of science, technology and innovation towards achieving the nation’s…
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