Delta State government spent over N2.7 billion to build an Information Communication Technology (ICT) directorate and acquire computer equipments in the last six years, special adviser to the state governor and head of the directorate, Mr. Sunny Ofili, disclosed in Asaba.
He said in the 2012 budget the sum of N1.36 billion was set aside for the ICT park in Asaba while N171 million, N493 million and N444 million went into the projects in 2007,2008 and 2011 respectively, saying the park would in its first three years created jobs for 15,000 entrepreneurs in the ICT sector and another 100,000 for those who would support the new industrial base.
The special adviser said arrangement had been concluded to train civil servants and for teachings in ICT, saying the directorate provided internet facilities for three secondary schools across the state.
He said the digitalization of the state house of assembly’s debating chamber had, amongst other things, enabled proceedings to be conducted in an open and transparent manner.