Nigerian Network Operators Group (ngNOG)

Nigerian Network Operators Group (ngNOG) is an operational and educational non-governmental forum, for cooperation and the exchange of technical information between operators of internet-connected networks in Nigeria.

It provides forums for Internet network operators to discuss matters of mutual interest, usually through a combination of workshops and annual conferences. Members of ngNOG are influential members of the Internet service provider (ISP), mobile network operators, Nigeria communication corporation, operational security community, Domain Name System (DNS) and root zone operations, and other network operations communities, and discussions within these groups are often influential in the overall process of ensuring the Internet remains operational, robust, secure, and stable.

They also allow networking professionals and other members of the research and technical communities to update each other on their work, share news and updates, exchange best practices, discuss new technologies or protocols, teach and learn from each other, network with other members of the community, and discuss current network- and Internet-related issues and challenges.

ORGANIZATION[edit]

The ngNog is organized and hosted by the Nigerian ICT Forum, like other internet network operators group around the world, ngNOG provides educational programme for those looking to advance their knowledge on ICT innovation and technologies, build relationship with fellow professionals, as well as promote a healthy private sector partnership with the education sector.

GOALS[edit]

Put in place governing and management structures for effective and efficient delivery of the Forum’s mandates.
Enhance and sustain the commitment of HEIs to use ICTs for institutional strengthening.
Nurture the building of vibrant e-communities through training, innovation and partnerships.

ngNOG CONFERENCES AND WORKSHOPS[edit]

The ngNOG conference and workshop is an annual gathering of ICT personnel, network engineers, policy makers and stakeholders in Nigerian higher education Institutions. The ngNOG workshop, is a series of capacity building activity which has enabled people learn from well grounded instructors, and interactions between management and technology vested peers.

ngNOG has also helped to bring global best practices to networking in Nigeria. The workshop is attended by a broad range of ICT industry leaders, internet service providers and policy makers, who wants to gain knowledge and acquire more skills in ICT, it is also a good networking opportunity among ICT personnel and businesses.

The Nigerian Network Operators Group (ngNOG) Workshop and Meetings has become an annual event, held usually in October/November. It continues to evolve in content, tracks, style, diversity, and delivery in response to the needs of the Nigerian network operators community.

ngNOG Events[edit]

preNOG 2006- University of Jos
ngNOG 2007- Bayero University Kano
ngNOG 2008- University of Lagos
ngNOG 2009 - Ilorin, Kwara State
ngNOG 2010 - University of Port Harcourt
ngNOG 2011 - Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife
ngNOG 2012 - Kaduna Polytechnic, Kaduna
ngNOG 2013 - University of Benin
ngNOG 2014- Covenant University, Otta
ngNOG 2015 -University of Nigeria
ngNOG 2016 -Nigeria ICT Forum, Abuja
ngNOG 2017 - Nigeria ICT Forum, Abuja
ngNOG 2018 - Lagos, Nigeria
ngNOG 2019- Lagos , Nigeria
ngNOG 2020 - Virtual

References[edit]

Internet network operators' group