Nigeria Computer Society for change

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Posted by jidaw in ICT4D,Tech News on August 7, 2011
Nigeria Computer Society for change

Nigeria Computer Society – promoting change and development for all

The Nigeria Computer Society (NCS) is the largest organization of all Information Technology (IT) Professionals, Interest Groups and Stakeholders in Nigeria. It leads the IT space in Nigeria by promoting the deployment and advancement of IT for growth for all while shaping the future of the IT in Nigeria.
Comprising of professionals, entrepreneurs, academics, researchers, corporates and policy makers, the NCS is essentially the home of Nigeria’s IT community. Joining the NCS opens doors to exceptional professional networking and development prospects.



Membership is open to IT professionals and all those with an interest in computing. There is room for anyone with interest. Membership categories are: Professional, Sub-Professional, Non-Professional and Corporate. The Professional membership category that covers Fellows, Members and Associates is the most popular category.

Essentially differences within the Professional and Sub-Professional categories have to do with age requirements, level of education as well as evidence, nature and number of years of experience in computing.

The Non-Professional category (Honourary Fellow, Honourary Member and Affiliate) is for individuals who are not professionals but who have contributed to the growth of information technology in Nigeria and who wish to identify with the society.

The Corporate category is meant for interested organizations that are registered with the Corporate Affairs Commission.

Member applications must usually be sponsored by two members or two fellows in the case of fellows in writing. The NCS further states that “The requirements for each class of membership shall be under continuous review in order that the Society may respond rapidly to changing situations arising from new developments.”

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NCS supports people who make IT work

NCS represents the interests of professionals in Nigeria’s IT sector. And because NCS is widely recognized as the professional member association for IT in Nigeria, becoming an NCS member is a sign of professional recognition.

NCS major benefits for members appear to come from the events, career development and networking activities. The overall NCS package creates a unique combination of positive exposure, empowerment and growth opportunities in IT. Members leverage on NCS to go beyond the usual conventional routes to opportunity.

Seminars, conferences, workshops organized by NCS provide rich, distinctive and professionally stimulating learning and networking opportunities. NCS partners with government agencies, leading IT organizations and private sector organizations to host its conferences and exhibitions cover many of the critical and topical issues facing Nigeria’s fast moving and global IT community. Through its branches and state chapters, the spread of NCS is nationwide.  NCS is getting everywhere and members can tap into the NCS network through NCS local or state chapters.

From time to time, government agencies, multinationals and other corporate organizations will turn to NCS for solutions to IT issues, business problems or for IT expertise. The unique public position NCS occupies opens doors to policy making, business and career opportunities for registered members of NCS.

The Nigeria Computer Society facilitates growth in Nigeria

The Nigeria Computer Society provides members with a platform to promote their talents, ideas, service, products and events in IT. It is a unique network for IT in Nigeria that enables members to promote your interests and efforts while they invest, share ideas, resources and opportunities for the overall good.

Since the NCS is the recognized voice of IT in Nigeria, it offers paths to shape the future of IT. IT needs are everywhere giving rise to opportunities to engage with and through NCS in all sectors – social, business and government. NCS not only looks at concerns of members, it also addresses societal, commercial and developmental issues with IT.

Focusing on the real issues in society is what makes the Nigeria Computer Society relevant. Do you desire positive change in society through IT? Then join and partner with NCS.  Leverage on the power of unity, cooperation and influence. Also recommend and nominate your peers, individuals or colleagues that you feel would benefit from NCS membership. Let’s argue, learn, laugh and share together with NCS to become powerful forces for progress. You and NCS can drive change with  IT.

Interested in growing purposefully in IT, shaping the future of IT, promoting IT for development and supporting people who make IT work? That’s what the Nigeria Computer Society is all about.


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