Towards transforming governance in Nigeria, Datamellon, an innovative solution brand dedicated to driving business growth through cutting-edge technology and data-driven strategies, in partnership with the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) South-South Zonal Office convened government officials, policy shapers, and technology leaders in Port Harcourt for a high-level strategic conference themed “Reimagining Public Services: Cloud and AI-Driven Innovations.”
   
The event spotlighted how intelligent technology, particularly cloud computing and artificial intelligence, can transform service delivery across public institutions. With a sharp focus on practical innovation and scalable implementation, the conference created space for immersive discourse, hands-on learning, and renewed commitment to digital governance across the South-South region.
  
The day featured thought-provoking sessions, including technical showcases, interactive discussions, and policy-led engagements, each reinforcing the event’s core purpose and setting a clear agenda for forward-looking public service reform.
   
Delivering the keynote address on behalf of the Director General of NITDA, Mr. Akinwale Akintolu, Deputy Director in the Zonal Office Coordination Department, described the conference as a timely intervention in the public sector’s journey toward intelligence-driven service. He said: “As government institutions begin to unlock the transformative power of cloud and AI, we must be deliberate about inclusion, capacity-building, and designing systems that are resilient and locally relevant.”
  
With participation from AWS, NLNG, NDDC, SMEDAN, and representatives from South-South state governments, the event reinforced a growing consensus across sectors that digital transformation is no longer aspirational but operational.