Dattijo Murtala Makama

Biography

Dattijo Murtala Makama is a skilled data scientist currently working at the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) Digital Economy Development Department (DEDD). He holds a Master's degree in Mathematical Sciences with a focus on Machine Intelligence from the African Institute for Mathematics (AIMS). Dattijo has a robust background in artificial intelligence and data analytics, with experience spanning roles such as Senior Software Engineer at the National Centre for Artificial Intelligence and Robotics (NCAIR) and Community Partnership Specialist at Global AI Hub. He has developed and led significant AI training programs and contributed to national AI policy formulation. Dattijo is also an active member of various professional organizations, including the International Association of Engineers (IAENG) and the Medical Image Computing and Computer Assisted Interventions Society (MICCAI), where he serves on the Student Board. His passion for AI and machine learning is evident in his community involvement, organizing workshops and mentoring aspiring AI professionals.

Department/Unit: Digital Economy Development Department (DEDD)

Halima Widi Liman

Biography

Name of Nominee: Halima Widi Liman

Department/Unit: Internal Audit

                                                                           Achievement of the nominee for the quarter

As a Junior Auditor, Halima Widi Liman has significantly contributed to the Internal Audit unit's success during the April to June 2024 quarter. Halima conducted a detailed analysis of internal financial controls, identifying and rectifying several key areas of potential fraud and inefficiency. Her diligence led to the implementation of new control measures that enhanced the integrity and accuracy of our financial reporting. Additionally, Halima's initiative in streamlining audit processes improved overall team productivity by 25%. Her work on the quarterly audit report was particularly commendable, as it received high praise for its thoroughness and clarity.

                                                                                                       

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Halima Widi Liman has proven herself to be an invaluable asset to the Internal Audit department through her exceptional performance as a Junior Auditor during the April to June 2024 quarter. Her keen eye for detail and unwavering commitment to accuracy have been instrumental in identifying critical areas for improvement within our financial controls. A member of the Institute of Chartered Economists of Nigeria and ANAN, Halima brings a wealth of knowledge and professionalism to her role. Her proactive approach led to the discovery and correction of significant inefficiencies, resulting in the implementation of robust new control measures. These measures have not only safeguarded the integrity of our financial processes but also increased our reporting accuracy. Her ability to streamline audit procedures has enhanced the overall efficiency of the audit team, boosting productivity by an impressive 25%. Furthermore, Halima's work on the quarterly audit report was exemplary, earning high praise for its comprehensive nature and clarity. With aspirations to become a future forensic auditor, Halima's dedication, analytical skills, and collaborative spirit have greatly benefited the Internal Audit unit. She consistently demonstrates a strong commitment to excellence and has quickly become a respected and admired member of our team. For her outstanding contributions and dedication to her role, Halima Widi Liman is highly deserving of the Staff of the Quarter award. Her achievements reflect not only her individual capabilities but also her significant impact on the department's success.

Obijekwu-Osy Stanley

Biography

Name of Nominee: Obijekwu-Osy Stanley

Department/Unit: Information Technology Infrastructure Solutions (ITIS)

                                                                           Achievement of the nominee for the quarter

  • Management of the Agencys application servers (Active Directory, Cloud Storage, Helpdesk)
  • Redesign and restructuring of the Agency's network to a VLAN-based network segmentation
  • Design and supervised the deployment of alternative power supply for the Agency;
  • Supervised the deployment and configuration of Huawei Idea Hub and wifi-6 Prove of concept
  • Decommissioning and Installation of 10KVA inverter at the DG floor
  • Ensuring optimal performance of the CCTV cameras
  • Management of the Agency Data Centre;
  • Completed the configuration of automatic failover for Bandwidth aggregation at NITDA HQ, NCAIR, ANNEX;
  • ISMS team Member that achieved the ISO 27001:2013 recertification for NITDA.

                                                                                                       

Kinyiose Nwabuokei’s

Biography

Name of Nominee: Kinyiose Nwabuokei’s

Department/Unit: CAER

                                                                             Achievement of the nominee for the quarter

  • Retention at NITDA: Demonstrated exemplary performance during her NYSC, leading to her retention in the highly competitive Corporate Affairs and External Relations Unit.
  • Communication Officer role: Significantly contributed to NITDA's communication strategies, enhancing the agency's outreach and engagement.
  • Anchor for NITDA IMPACT Television: Successfully anchored NITDA IMPACT Television effectively communicating the agency’s mission.
  • Voice-Over Artist: Provided impactful voice-over work for television commercials and social media announcements
  • Event Compere: Skillfully compered numerous in-house and external events, ensuring smooth and engaging experiences for attendees.
  • Proficient News Coverage: Wrote news stories, effectively disseminating important information and updates about NITDA's activities.
  • Supportive Team Member: Consistently provided valuable assistance to her Director and colleagues, demonstrating strong teamwork and dedication to the agency’s goals.
  • Commended by the Director General of NITDA

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    Kinyiose Nwabuokei is a 25-year-old graduate of Babcock University, where she earned a degree in Mass Communication with a major in Broadcast. After completing her studies, Kinyiose undertook her National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) at the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) in 2020. Her exemplary performance during her service year led to her retention in the Corporate Affairs and External Relations Unit. Since joining NITDA, Kinyiose has been working as a Communications Officer, where she plays a crucial role in the agency's communication efforts. She is the anchor for NITDA IMPACT Television, and her skills as a voice-over artist are utilized in television commercials and social media announcements. Additionally, Kinyiose is an accomplished event compere, managing both in-house and external events with professionalism and charisma. Her responsibilities extend to covering news by writing news stories and assisting her Director and colleagues in various tasks. Kinyiose's dedication to effective communication and her commitment to excellence make her a valuable asset to NITDA, contributing significantly to the agency's mission and goals.

Mohammed Olawale Laguda

Biography

Name of Nominee: Mohammed Olawale Laguda

Department/Unit:HRA Department

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Mohammed Olawale Laguda is a Deputy Manager in the Human Resource Planning Unit of the Human Resource and Administration (HRA) Department. He is a dedicated Human Resources professional with over 10 years of experience in managing HR functions. Mr. Laguda is from Lagos State, married with children. Education: · Master of Science(MSc) in Public Administration, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria · Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Public Administration, Lagos State University · Ordinary National Diploma (OND) in Insurance, Lagos State Polytechnic Professional Experience: MTN Nigeria Position - Supervisor, Customer Service · Coordinated and guided my team members in discharging their duties. · Ensured the productivity and performance management of my team members. · Managed the scheduling work routine for my team. · Prepared weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports for my team. AD-INFO International Position - Human Resources/Marketing Officer o Managed a team of HR officers responsible for supporting a workforce of 20 employees. o Led initiatives to publicize the concept of AD-INFO Magazine to the target audience. o Developed strategies to increase the outreach and circulation of the Ad-Info magazine. NITDA - Mr. Laguda joined the Agency in 2015 as an Administrative Officer I. Upon assumption, he was posted to the HRA Department. He had worked in three (3) out of the four (4) units in the department due to his versatility and dedication to work. He is an active member of various committees in the Agency: 1. Anti-Corruption and Transparency Unit (ACTU) 2. Freedom of Information Unit 3. ISMS Compliance Team 4. NITDA Restructuring Committee 5. Committee on the External Auditor’s Report.

                                                                           Achievement of the nominee for the quarter

  • Reviewed the Agency- wide staff Job description for the QMS implementation.
  • Report on NITDA Restructuring.
  • Automation of the Agency’s leave management application System recently launched (leaveTrak).
  • Reviewed the Staff Information System Application.
  • Handled correspondence from Head of Civil Service of the Federation on Staff Disposition in the Federal Civil Service through Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovations and Digital Economy.
  • Handled Correspondence from National assembly on compliance with sections 3-8 of the Discrimination Against Persons with Disabilities ACT 2018 and Evidence of Staff Audit (Staff Strength from 2010-2023).
  • Handled correspondence from Federal Character Commission on Demand for Rendition of Annual Staff Returns for the year 2022 & 2023.
  • Managed Agency-wide Personnel Inventories.
  • Handled other personnel matters as directed.

    • Engr. Abba Mukhtar

    Biography

    Name of Nominee: Engr. Abba Mukhtar

    Department/Unit: CYBER SECURITY

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    Engr. Abba Mukhtar is from Dambatta Local Government of Kano State. Born in April 1988, Engr. Abba Mukhtar discovered a passion for Electronics at a young age. This early interest blossomed into a lifelong pursuit of knowledge and achievement. Engr. Abba Mukhtar attended Kano State Polytechnic where I obtained a National diploma in Electrical and Electronics Engineering, I proceeded to Bayero University Kano where I received my first degree in Computer Engineering. I also pursued my master's in Electronics and Communication Engineering, specializing in Digital Communication Engineering from Jodhpur National University India. I Joined NITDA in November 2019 and was posted to the Cybersecurity Department, under Computer Emergency Readiness and Response Team (CERRT) unit. WORKING EXPERIENCE · A Passive Assistance Engineer at Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd. 2014, my major work was to ensure resilient power supply at all allocated Base Transceiver Stations (BTS). · Transmission Engineer at MainOne Cable Company Nigeria Limited, my major role is optical Fiber last mile internet deployment and maintenance of transmission devices. · Lecturing in the Department of Computer Science, Audu Bako College of Agriculture Dambatta, Kano State. · National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) [2019 to date]. PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATES · COREN Registered Member · Certified in Cybersecurity · CompTIA Security plus (+) · CCNA · ITIL 4 Foundation Certificate · Certified Business Continuity Management System (BCMS)/Lead Implementor · Certified Information Security Management System (ISMS)/Lead Implementor

                                                                                 Achievement of the nominee for the quarter

  • Design and implementation of the CERRT network.
  • Successful deployment and configuration of CERRT unit monitoring systems.
  • Maintaining MDAs’ website protection systems.
  • Actively participated in the 2023 election monitoring.

    • Folayan Michael Oluwasegun

    Biography

    Name of Nominee: Folayan Michael Oluwasegun

    Department/Unit: E-GDR

                                                                               Achievement of the nominee for the quarter

  • Provision of Domain Names Services (DNS) Support for over 100 Government MDA’s across Federal, States and Local Government in Nigeria.
  • Providing support for the Federal Government ranking and scorecard, an initiative of championed by the Bureau of Public Service reforms.
  • Granted approval/facility online to over 200 MDAs at Federal, State, and Local Government across the country without need for physical visits to the office’ by the MDA requesting for domain name registration service.
  • He has 10 webinars to his credit of the Monthly 2nd Level Domain Capacity Building Webinars and has successfully hosted over 1,000 public servants.
  • Led the unit in providing excellent Service Delivery to MDAs and have been adjudged to be one of the best customer facing department in government agencies by SERVICOM.

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    Folayan Michael Oluwasegun is a seasoned IT professional with extensive experience and certifications in various facets of information technology and network management. Currently, he serves as the Head of Websites and Government Domains at the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) in Abuja, where he oversees the management and regulation of government websites and domains under .gov.ng, DNS management, and the development of policy frameworks. Folayan's career spans over 17 years, during which he has held key positions including IT Projects Manager at Nalado Nigeria Limited, and Assistant Client Services Manager at General Data Engineering Services Nig Ltd. He holds a Post Graduate Diploma in e-Government from CDAC, India, and a B.Sc. in Computer Science from the University of Ilorin. His professional certifications include Certified Senior Lead Implementer for ISO/IEC 27001 and Certified Lead Cybersecurity Manager for ISO/IEC 27032. Folayan's core competencies encompass domain management systems, network management, client services, and project management. He has attended numerous training sessions and workshops, including DNS Management Training, e-Government Application Design, and Fiber Optics and Structured Cabling Training. His technical expertise includes Windows and Linux operating systems, wireless technology, VSAT installation, firewalling, and database programming. He is a member of the Inter-Ministerial Task Team (IMTT) of the Federal Government on the ranking of government websites and has successfully led several projects, such as the provision of ICT facilities for various institutions at various times. He has contributed immensely to the development of various policies and framework. His commitment to meeting targets, adherence to procedures, and ability to provide solutions in mission-critical circumstances underscore his professional ethos. He is an ordained priest in the Church of Nigeria, Anglican Communion.

    Ibrahim Tukur

    Biography

    Name of Nominee: Ibrahim Tukur

    Department/Unit: FMC

                                                                               Achievement of the nominee for the quarter

  • Contributed to the successful procurement of Funds from the Office of the Accountant General of the Federation for the quarter
  • Contributed to the successful settlement of liability of Funds for the quarter
  • Contributed to the successful implementation of processing of Manual vote book to computerised Vote book.
  • Contributed to the successful ISO 27001: Certification and Recertification of the Agency
  • Prompt checking of all payment vouchers to ensure accuracy of transaction before payment for the quarter
  • Controlled of all the expenditure according to the budget appropriation for the quarter.
  • Posted all the payment Vouchers to the Vote book for the quarter.
  • Contributed to the successful overall achievement of the Department and the Agency in general.

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    Malam IBRAHIM TUKUR obtained B.Sc. degree in Accounting and started his career in the Civil Service in 2003 as an Accountant II in the Office of the Accountant General of the Federation and posted to the Office of the Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. In 2009, he was posted to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs where he was subsequently appointed as Finance Attaché (i.e., Head of Finance and Accounts department) in the Nigerian Embassy Abidjan, Cote d’ivoire. After completing his tenure abroad successfully, he returned to the country in 2016. He was posted to the Federal Ministry of Finance and worked with the Presidential Initiative on Continuous Audit (PICA) division which was set up to strengthen controls over Government finances particularly in respect of payroll which saved billions of Naira for the Nation. Malam IBRAHIM Tukur passed the examination of prestigious “Association of National Accountants of Nigeria (ANAN) and later qualified as Certified National Accountant in 2007. He bagged a meritorious Fellowship of the Association of Chartered Certified System Accountants of USA(FCCSA). He also obtained Fellowship of the Association of National Accountants of Nigeria (FCNA). Malam Tukur also passed the Examination of the International Organization for Standardization (ISO)27001:2013 and qualified as Lead Auditor and contributed towards the ISO Certification of our prestigious Agency. He is a hardworking, dedicated, reliable and trustworthy Accountant. He is an advocate of using ICT solution to the accounting profession. After 2 Decades of Meritorious service to the Nation, he bagged an Honorary Doctorate Degree of Philosophy in Leadership and Financial Management (Honoris Causa). He attended workshops, seminars and trainings within Nigeria and abroad. (Dr.) Ibrahim TukurFCCSA, FCNA is an accomplished Accountant and is happily married with children.

    Udoka Mannie Akakem

    Biography

    Name of Nominee: Udoka Mannie Akakem

    Department/Unit: Digital Literacy and Capacity Building

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    Udoka Mannie Akakem is a highly skilled and resourceful individual with over five years of experience across diverse sectors, including technology, oil and gas, real estate, and manufacturing. Known for her excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, Udoka excels in cultivating positive relationships and consistently delivering professional results on all assignments. Currently serving as an Admin officer in the Digital Capacity Building division of the Digital Literacy and Capacity Building department, she was instrumental in reviewing the IT talent Gap Assessment, the IT skills development strategies as well as coordinating key stakeholder partnerships for capacity-building initiatives. Udoka holds a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science and Diplomacy from Veritas University Abuja and she has received trainings and certifications in project management standards, accounting and finance, and data analytics. Throughout her career, Udoka has demonstrated expertise in administration management, strategy development, project management, social media management, and vendor/contract management. Her commitment to achieving excellence and her capacity for creative and collaborative work are rooted in her conviction that diligence and hard work are pivotal qualities that distinguish individuals on the path to success.