NACOS
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| Abbreviation | NACOS |
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| Type | Student organization |
| Legal status | Active |
| Purpose | To represent and support computing students across Nigeria[1] |
| Headquarters | Plot 10 Otumba Jobi Fele-way, Alausa Ikeja, Lagos State, Nigeria |
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Region served | Nationwide |
| Membership | 1,000,000 members ▲ |
| Affiliations | Nigerian Computer Society (NCS), International Federation for Information Processing (IFIP), Association for Computing Machinery (ACM), Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), Microsoft Student Partners (MSP), Google Developer Group (GDG), National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), National Universities Commission (NUC) |
| Website | nacos.org.ng |
Nigeria Association of Computing Students (NACOS) is the umbrella body for students studying computer science, computer engineering, information systems, cyber security, software engineering, telecommunications engineering, and all IT-related courses in Nigeria.[2][3] NACOS was formed in 2020 to replace the Nigeria Association of Computer Science Students(NACOSS) established in 1993.[4]
As of 2023, NACOS holds a student membership database of approximately One Million (1,000,000) members, spread across over 250 local chapters in tertiary institutions, including universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education. These chapters are located across the six geo-political zones of Nigeria, making NACOS the largest and most organized student body in Africa.
History
[edit]The Nigerian Association of Computer Science Students (NACOSS) was founded in July 1993 by a group of students with the support of the Nigerian Computer Society (NCS), its parent body. NACOSS was established to represent students in computer-related disciplines across Nigeria's tertiary institutions, including Computer Science, Computer Engineering, and Information Technology.[5]
By 2012, NACOSS had grown to include over 250,000 registered members in more than 150 local chapters spanning universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education across Nigeria's six geo-political zones. Its activities focus on capacity building, professional development, and fostering entrepreneurship in Information Technology.
In 2020, NACOSS transitioned into the Nigeria Association of Computing Students (NACOS) to reflect the broader scope of computing disciplines.[6]
Institutional presence
[edit]| Institution Type | Institution Name |
|---|---|
| University | Rivers State University |
| University | University of Nigeria, Nsukka |
| Polytechnic | Captain Elechi Amadi Polytechnic, Port-Harcourt |
| Polytechnic | Institute of Management and Technology (IMT), Enugu |
| Polytechnic | Federal Polytechnic Bauchi |
| College | Nigeria Army College of Environmental Science and Technology (NACEST) |
| Polytechnic | Federal Polytechnic Ede |
| University | Federal University of Technology, Akure |
| University | Nile University of Nigeria |
| University | Plateau State University |
| University | Bingham University |
| University | Kings University |
| Polytechnic | Federal Polytechnic Ekowe |
| University | University of Calabar |
| University | Federal University Lokoja |
| University | Akwa Ibom State University |
| University | Federal University Otuoke |
| University | Kebbi State University of Science and Technology, Aliero |
| University | Taraba State University |
| Polytechnic | Akwa Ibom State Polytechnic |
| College | Federal College of Agriculture Ishiagu |
| University | University of Lagos |
| Polytechnic | Bolmor Polytechnic Ibadan |
| University | Crawford University |
| University | University of Port-Harcourt |
| University | Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, Edo State |
| Polytechnic | Petroleum Training Institute, Effurun, Delta State |
| University | University of Uyo |
| University | Ritman University, Ikot Ekpene |
| Polytechnic | Maurid Polytechnic, Mbaiso |
| Polytechnic | Sure Foundation Polytechnic, Ikot Ekpene |
| University | Niger Delta University |
| University | University of Africa, Toru-Orua |
| University | Federal University of Petroleum Resources Effurun |
| College | Ignatius Ajuru College of Education |
| College | Federal College of Education (Technical) Omoku |
| Polytechnic | Ken Saro-Wiwa Polytechnic |
| Polytechnic | Abia State Polytechnic |
| University | Michael Okpara University of Agriculture Umudike (MOUAU) |
| Polytechnic | Covenant Polytechnic Aba |
| College | Alvan Ikoku Federal College of Education, Owerri |
| College | Imo State College of Education |
| College | Ebonyi State College of Education, Ikwo |
| Polytechnic | Federal Polytechnic, Oko |
| Polytechnic | Imo State Polytechnic |
| University | Evangel University |
| University | Madonna University |
| University | Paul University, Awka |
| University | Legacy University, Okija |
| University | Gregory University, Uturu |
| University | Clifford University, Owerrinta |
| University | Spiritan University, Nneochi |
| University | Caritas University, Enugu |
| University | Godfrey Okoye University |
| University | Coal City University, Enugu |
| University | Hezekiah University, Umudi |
| University | Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu-Alike, Ikwo (AE-FUNAI) |
| University | Nnamdi Azikiwe University |
| University | Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki |
| University | Imo State University, Owerri |
| Polytechnic | Federal Polytechnic Nekede |
| College | Nwafor Orizu College of Education, Nsugbe |
| University | Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University |
| Polytechnic | Institute of Management Technology, Enugu |
| University | Enugu State University |
| Polytechnic | Akanu Ibiam Federal Polytechnic, Unwana |
| University | Obong University, Etim Ekpo |
| Polytechnic | Loam Polytechnic, Ikono |
| Polytechnic | Brain-fill Polytechnic, Ikot Ekpene |
| Polytechnic | Foundation Polytechnic, Ikot Ekpene |
| Polytechnic | Peace Polytechnic, Abak |
| Polytechnic | Federal Polytechnic, Ukana |
| Polytechnic | Hope Polytechnic, Mbak Itam |
| College | College of Education, Afaha Nsit |
References
[edit]- ^ Sulaiman, Goni (9 April 2020). "NACOS calls on FG to equip youths with marketable skills". Vanguardngr. Retrieved 29 December 2024.
- ^ Sulaiman, Goni. "Nigeria Association of Computing Students (NACOS) Pays Courtesy Visit to Energy Commission of Nigeria". Federal Ministry of Energy. energy.gov.ng. Retrieved 31 December 2024.
- ^ Sulaiman, Goni (25 October 2023). "NACOS honours Akano as digital economy champion". Guardian Nigeria. Retrieved 25 December 2024.
- ^ Sulaiman, Goni (11 October 2019). "FSI, NACOS host hackathon, seek tech solutions for Nigerians". Naira Metrics. Retrieved 30 December 2024.
- ^ Sulaiman, Goni (9 April 2020). "Jobs/AppointmentsNACOS Rejigs National Advisory Board". Business Post. Business Post. Retrieved 25 November 2024.
- ^ Sulaiman, Goni (15 October 2019). "Nigerian developers to compete for N2.5 million in hackathon organized by FSI, NACOS". Naira Metrics. Retrieved 31 December 2024.