The Lagos State Ministry of Science and Technology is a state government ministry, charged with the responsibility to plan, devise and implement the state policies on

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. The Ministry of Information Technology and Special Services was established in February 2004 by Asiwaju

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's administration from the Office of Special Adviser on

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and Special Services. The Administration has identified the use of technology as one of the most effective ways to address the difficulties of improving government service delivery while also ensuring

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and social progress.

Mission

*To employ Science and Technology in all activities towards improving the quality of life of Lagosians and Transforming Lagos, through strategic and co-ordinated utilization of available resources into a developed industrial, and modern State of international stature.

Vision

*To make

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a model state through the innovative application of Science and Technology for solving problems and making impact in all human endeavours.

Directorates

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Units

*Engineering. *Procurement. *The Internal Audit. *Planning. *Public Affairs. *Service Delivery.

Agency

*Lagos State Residents Registration Agency (LASRRA)

Objectives

*To properly manage the State’s Global Computerization Projects. *To utilize modern technology for the effective management of Government business, particularly in the areas of operational activities, revenue generation and electronic information dissemination. *To utilize Science and Technology to improve the lot of citizens of the State.

References

Government ministries of Lagos State {{Nigeria-gov-stub