represent over 90 percent of the world IT market.
WITSA, as the leading voice of the global Information Technology Services industry will shift the attention of the world IT players to Nigeria by hosting a world class and prestigious pre-conference/workshop, first of its kind to be hosted in Nigeria.

The event which is billed to hold at the Transcorp Hilton Hotel Abuja is themed: Advancing the Dynamics of ICT Policy and Engineering for E-Government (ADIPENG 2009). The international workshop is aimed at evaluating the IT performance index of National government, engage policy makers and principal sector drivers on their implementation of the millennium Development Goals.

It will also identify the relationship of the global financial meltdown to the readiness compliance status of government and impact on developing countries' economies; explore the potentials and critical issues of e-commerce, e-business and e-payment to national development.

Speaking at the world press conference to announce the prestigious event, President of ITAN, Dr. Jimson Olufuye explained that the conference will be an opportunity for states and local governments without IT policies to adapt the policies from the event for better practices and to help them leapfrog, while the handful of business entities, states and the federal governments with IT policies should maximize the opportunity by taking the policies to the next level for better e-governance.

Also speaking at the occasion, Chris Uwaje, ex-officio of ITAN explained that WITSA trade mission to Nigeria will focus on ICT project investment, financing, solutions, and deliverables in the infrastructure, e-government, education, e-commerce, e-health and cyber security sector among others.

Keynote addresses will be delivered on e-business, e-payment technology, Innovation and Entrepreneurship, and new technology while issues like e-governance imperatives for developing nations-the role of Africa, World Bank analysis of offshoring potentials for Nigeria will be discussed among others.

He explained that the ITAN/WITSA Government Advisory Group (ITAN/WITSA/GAG) comprising State IT advisers, Commissioners of Science and Technology and IT leaders in Nigeria and around the world will facilitate accelerated awareness and exposure to trends in e-government and strategy for the creation of wealth and jobs in tandem with best practices across the world even in the face of the current global financial crisis.

Dignitaries expected to deliver papers at the 5-day event and speeches include Dato Dan Khoo, who is the current WITSA Chairman & Vice President Malaysian Multi-Media Development Corporation; Dr. James Poisant, WITSA Secretary General; Prof. C.O Angaye, DG NITDA; Engr.

Ernest Ndukwe; Sir Jim Ovia, Dr. Jimson Olufuye; Prof. Ibidapo Obe, Prof. Charles Uwadia and other notable speakers.

IDC Middle East, Africa, & Turkey is delighted to announce the full schedule for its prestigious IT Security Roadshow 2009.

Running under the theme of 'Balancing Reality and Perception in a New Economic Era', the conference will open in Istanbul on February 17, 2009, before moving on to seven other key cities throughout the region: Ankara, Casablanca, Lagos, Nairobi, Johannesburg, Dubai, and Riyadh.

The perception of IT Security has evolved significantly over the years, from single-product perimeter based security to an integrated approach of security processes necessary to plan, assess, build, and manage secure network infrastructures and comprehensive security programs.

Companies are looking to integrate security into the broader IT infrastructure by assessing their security architectures, implementing the right policies, securing all layers of technology, and cutting operational costs by outsourcing management of their security infrastructure.

“The sophistication of the threat landscape, stringent regulatory requirements, the complex
technology environment, and the potential impacts that security vulnerabilities present to corporations have forced companies to invest heavily in IT Security,” says Ranjit Rajan, Senior Research Manager, Software, IDC MEA & Turkey.

The Lagos event holds on May 14, 2009 at the Eko Hotels & Suites.

A retiree of the Nigerian Law School, Mr. Oluwamuyiwa Okanlawon on Saturday won a brand new BMW 3 Series at the Abuja edition of the Bigger and Easier Glo Win & Rule promo draw held at the Old Parade Ground.

Okanlawon could not hide his excitement when his number flashed on the huge screen as winner of the star prize of the night. He was one of the lucky winners in the promo, packaged by Globacom to reward its subscribers nationwide for their loyalty to the network.

Another winner, Elere Seun, who won a brand new Peugeot 307XT car, said he saw the car as a refreshing reward by Glo for his loyalty to the network.
Elere also could not hide his excitement when his number emerged on the screen as the winner of a brand new Peugeot 307 at the draw.

“This car is compensation. Last year, I was duped by some people who sent a message to me that I won something but after taking my money, I discovered that there was no promo like that by Globacom. When I received the text about this promo, I almost disregarded it but I decided to participate because nobody asked me to bring any money and see how God works”, he said.

For Mrs. Kemi Agbolade, who won a Kia Rio car at the draw, but for mother luck, she would have left the venue of the draw minutes before her number emerged as the winning number for one of the Kia Rio on offer that night.

Agbolade who rushed to the stage when her number was read out by the popular female comedian, Lepacious Bose, explained that she was tempted twice to leave the venue of the draw but held back.

“I am so lucky today. I was about leaving this place when I saw my number on the screen. Before now, I had wanted to leave this place twice, but I don't know what held me back. The spirit was just telling me to wait till they draw all the prizes. I thank Globacom for this gift”, she added.

Adeniran Ganiyu, a cement dealer in Abuja could not hold back his tears as he emerged winner of a brand new Kia Rio to replace his old car.

Ganiyu, who knelt down in ecstasy, said he never believed that the promo was real but still came all the same to see how things would unfold. He thanked Globacom for empowering Nigerians in all walks of life.

Other winners at the draw included Olusola Abiodun, Peugeot 307XT; Izuchukwu Emeka, 5KVA generator, Friday Odeamiren, generator, Mrs. Sade Gold Toluhi, motorcycle and Alabi Olukunle Ezekiel, motorcycle.