The State Information Technology Agency (SITA) has solicited the support of the Ondo State House of Assembly on the speedy passage of it’s bill into law.

Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on ICT, Hon. Olumbe Akinkugbe while playing host to the House Committee on Education, Science and Technology in his office said quick passage of bill will enable SITA delivers on its mandates to the residents of the state as well as meet its revenue target.

The SSA explained that SITA has done a lot to put the name of the state on digital world map.

He listed some projects by the agency that has made the state proud to include Digital Village Project (DVP) Software development and upgrading of the state residency cards.

According to him, the Agency has equally facilitated the training of some industrialists, artisans & civil servants throughout the state with a view to improving productivity through the application of digital technology.

He therefore expressed the believe that quick passage of the bill into law will greatly assist the agency to implement all government policies on ICT and effective management of telecommunication infrastructure in the state.

Responding, the house committee chairman on Education, Science and Technology Hon. Toluwani Borokinni representing Akure South Constituency 1 assured the agency of accelerated passage of the bill considering it over all importance to the development of the state.

He commended the agency for its relentless efforts at increasing the public interest in the digital technology through Akure Tech Hub and software development.

Hon. Borokinni said the familiarization visit was aimed at interacting with the management of the agency with a view to taking stock & identifying its area of needs.

Welcoming the lawmakers, Permanent Secretary of the agency Mrs. Bunmi Omotola attributed the success achieved by the agency to dedication to duties by the staff.

She pledged the support of the management & staff of the agency at all times that will lead to actualization of govt policies on ICT.