6.0 POLICY OBJECTIVES The main objective of the National ICT Policy is to provide a comprehensive framework for the ICT sector which encourages investment, enables the rapid expansion of ICT networks and services that are accessible to all at reasonable costs, strengthens all productive sectors, and facilitates the transformation to a knowledge-based economy. The specific objectives of this National ICT Policy therefore are: i. To ensure that the potential of convergence is harnessed in the ICT sector, notably in the areas of regulation, operation, and service delivery; ii. To unify all ICT Policy Administrators under The Ministry of Communication Technology; iii. To facilitate the development of an appropriate legal framework for effective implementation of ICT policies; iv. To promote universal access to high quality and advanced Information and Communication Technologies and services; v. To develop and enhance indigenous capacity in ICTs and software development; vi. To ensure the country’s effective participation in regional and international ICT fora in order to promote ICT development in Nigeria, meet the country's international obligations and derive maximum benefit from international cooperation in these areas; vii. To actualize the implementation of an administrative and legal framework for the transition to digital broadcasting and ensure a smooth switchover in accordance with ITU guidelines; viii. To develop the framework for the implementation of Community Broadcasting in Nigeria; ix. To reposition the Postal subsector so that Nigerians will have universal access to more robust and efficient postal services and provide for financial and digital inclusion through its extensive infrastructure; x. To pursue the elimination of multiple regulation and taxation in the ICT sector; !"#$%&"'()*+(,%'$-.(/(0120( ( ( ,"34(07(