Determine and improve the standards of knowledge and skills required for entry into the computing profession.
About CPN
Building trust, standards, and professionalism in Nigeria's IT ecosystem.
The Computer Professionals (Registration Council of Nigeria) was established to regulate, control, and supervise the computing profession and practice in Nigeria. It exists to ensure that growth in the national IT sector takes place within a framework of competence, ethics, accountability, and lawful professional practice.
Overview
An Overview of the Computer Professionals Registration Council of Nigeria
In recognition of the increasing global prominence of Information Technology and its role as a driver of socio-economic development, the Federal Government identified the need for an appropriate regulatory mechanism to ensure that Nigeria's IT sector develops in an atmosphere free of quackery, arbitrary practice, and lack of standard.
Accordingly, the Computer Professionals (Registration Council of Nigeria) was established through Act No. 49 of 1993. The Act was passed into law on 10 June 1993 and gazetted on 9 August 1993, establishing CPN as a corporate entity charged with regulating, controlling, and supervising the computing profession and practice in Nigeria.
CPN operates under the supervision of the Federal Ministry of Education, while the National Assembly performs oversight functions. Its statutory authority makes registration and licensing mandatory for persons and organisations engaged in IT training, IT services, or the use and sale of computing facilities within Nigeria.
Legal Foundation
Establishment: Act No. 49 of 1993
Passed: 10 June 1993
Gazetted: 9 August 1993
Supervising Ministry: Federal Ministry of Education
Oversight: National Assembly
Membership Categories
Full / Chartered Members
Associate Members
Affiliate Graduate Members
Corporate Members
What CPN Does
Key functions and statutory responsibilities
Maintain a statutory register of qualified professionals and organisations in computing-related practice.
Accredit institutions, courses, and programmes in Computer Science, IT, Computer Engineering, and related disciplines.
Conduct professional examinations and support continuous professional development.
Vision & Mission
Vision, mission, and mandate
Vision
To be a world-class regulatory body that ensures excellence, professionalism, and global competitiveness in the Information Technology industry in Nigeria.
Mission
- Establishing and maintaining high professional standards
- Registering and certifying qualified IT practitioners and organisations
- Promoting competence, ethics, and integrity in IT practice
- Supporting capacity development and continuous professional education
- Contributing to Nigeria's digital economy growth
Mandate
Regulation of IT practice in Nigeria
Registration and licensing of professionals and organisations
Professional standards and ethics enforcement
Accreditation and certification oversight
Discipline and enforcement for misconduct
Advisory support to government on IT development and policy
Why CPN Matters
Ensuring professional credibility and trust in IT services
Protecting clients and the public from quack practitioners
Supporting digital transformation and economic growth
Enhancing global competitiveness of Nigerian IT professionals