The Institute of Software Practitioners of Nigeria (ISPON) has been inaugurated as a member of the National Software Policy Committee among other members, with Prof. C.O. Akinyokun as the  Chairman

The 18-man Committee was inaugurated on the 6th of December, 2010 at the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) head quarters, Abuja.

Chris Uwaje, the ISPON President, was represented by Mr. John T. Obaro of SystemSpecs Limited. The committee is expected to develop a policy which would aim at  making Nigeria a competitive country in the areas of software development.

The terms of reference for the committee are as follows;

*Design appropriate strategies for the National Software Research and development.
*Establish strategies for promoting the local demand for software products and services.
*Develop guidelines that ensure the promotion of local software.

*Ensure that the National Software Policy establishes Software Development and Services as a major vehicle for creating national revenue with direct and significant impacts on Nigerian economy.
*Provide incentive mechanisms for Nigerian Software Developers and Investors.

*Determine the financial requirements to develop world-class quality software by Nigerians
*Establish modalities and technical guidelines for registering , testing and documenting imported/domestic software products/services and mechanisms for the operational standards and security for the country.

*Implement a roadmap for ensuring easy access of Nigerian software products, services and skills in the international market.

*Any other strategies and practices for developing and sustaining the national Software Policy.