Korea to train officials

According to media reports, the South Korean global agency is investing $8.56 million for the implementation of capacity building programme for e-Government in Nigeria.

Minister of Communications, Barrister Adebayo Shittu, is currently leading a 14-man delegation to a 10-day High Level Capacity Building for e-Government in Nigeria Benchmarking Invitational Program.

The program is designed for senior government officials and put together by the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA).

The collaboration with the Korean Government is expected to enhance Nigeria’s efficiency, transparency and accountability capabilities in governance, with the masses also getting some of the benefits.

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According to a statement by Victor Oluwadamilare, the Minister’s Special Assistant on Media, the Minister stated that the project is aimed at ensuring that Nigeria makes the best use of e- Government to increase the nation’s capability for efficiency, transparency and accountability in governance.

This, he said, follows President Muhammadu Buhari's vision to turn around the fortunes of the country by laying a new and enduring foundation for a better future for the masses.

Minister of Education, Mallam Adamu Adamu, Permanent Secretaries, National Assembly members and others are amongst the participants at the program.