Computer Professional Bodies in Nigeria

Computer Professional Bodies In Nigeria And Their Functions
1. The Nigerian Computer Society (NCS)
The Nigerian Computer Society (NCS) was established in 1978 and was known then as the Computer
Association of Nigeria (COAN). It is a professional body for Computer professionals in Nigeria that
encompasses professionals in the Information Technology industry, Interest Groups and other
stakeholders in Computing and Information Technology industry.
Functions of the Nigerian Computer Society
Promoting the education of Computer Engineers, Computer and Information Scientists, Information
Technology and Systems Professionals in Nigeria, and Information Architects
Encouraging and promoting actively research work that will advance Information Technology and
Systems, Computer and Information Science, and its practice
Promoting the exchange of information about the art and science of information processing and its
management among computer and information professionals and the public
Promoting the development of competence by its members as well as encouraging and promoting of the
integrity among its members who are involved in computing
Protecting and promoting the professional interests of registered members
Giving professional advice to its members, the government, the general public, and other competent
authorities on both national and international matters that affects the computing industry and the
information and systems technology industry
Building and promoting global affiliations

Serving as the sole representative of its members in all consultations and negotiations with all the arms
of government (Federal, State, and Local) and their agencies on policy matters that affect the practice of
the computing and information technology and systems industry
Contributing to policy making, the assessment, and development of educational and training curriculum
related to the profession
Recognizing and advancing gender equality, protecting the interest of handicaps and the less privileged
groups in the Computing and Information industry as contained in the Constitution of the Federal
Republic of Nigeria
Ensuring that the government recognizes the concepts and complex of issues encompassed in the
“Digital Divide”
Organizing and giving National Merit Awards to deserving registered members and other people
promoting Information Technology
2. Computer Professionals Registration Council of Nigeria (CPN)
The CPN was established in 1993 by Decree No. 49 of 1993. This corporate body is vested with the
power to control and supervise the computing profession in Nigeria.
Functions Of The Computer Professionals Registration Council of Nigeria (CPN)
Determining the standards of the knowledge and the skills that must be possessed by anyone going into
the computing profession
To establish and maintain a register of professionals registered under the decree to practice the
profession of computing in Nigeria and to publish a list of persons registered from time to time
Carrying out every other function that has been granted to it by the provisions of the decree which
include:
Organizing and controlling the practice of computing in the country
Supervising the computing profession in Nigeria
Screening of all individuals who want to be registered as computer professionals
Screening and registering of all corporate organizations that are involved or wants to be involved in
selling or using computing facilities and providing computing professional services in Nigeria
Maintaining high standards of professional ethics, professionalism, and discipline
Determine the academic standards in computing programmes/degrees such as computer engineering,

computer science, information science, and so on
Accreditation of degree awarding institutions and their courses. And evaluation of the certificates in
computing
Conducting of professional exams in conjunction with associations and bodies that are external to the
council. Publishing of the activities of the council
Making publication of computing professional works such as books, journals, magazines, newsletters
These are the two major Computer Professional Bodies in Nigeria, other Computer Professional Bodies
in Nigeria include;
3. Institute of Management Information System (IMIS)

4. Information Technology Association of Nigeria (ITAN)
5. Computer Professional Registration Council of Nigeria (CPRN)
6. Nigerian Internet Group (NIG)

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Computer Professional Bodies In Nigeria And Their Functions

1. The Nigerian Computer Society (NCS)

Functions of the Nigerian Computer Society

Protecting and promoting the professional interests of registered members

Building and promoting global affiliations

2. Computer Professionals Registration Council of Nigeria (CPN)

Functions Of The Computer Professionals Registration Council of Nigeria (CPN)

Organizing and controlling the practice of computing in the country

Supervising the computing profession in Nigeria

Screening of all individuals who want to be registered as computer professionals

Maintaining high standards of professional ethics, professionalism, and discipline

Determine the academic standards in computing programmes/degrees such as computer engineering,

3. Institute of Management Information System (IMIS)

5. Computer Professional Registration Council of Nigeria (CPRN)

6. Nigerian Internet Group (NIG)

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