Anambra, Lagos, Enugu top states in e-governance

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By Madu Obi

Three states - Anambra, Lagos and Enugu states - have been ranked among the best in e-governance in a 2025 rating conducted by Commonwealth Institute of Advanced Professional Studies (CIAPS) in collaboration with Nigerian Panorama.

The Anambra State ICT Agency, in a statement, described the inclusion of Anambra as a demonstration of its leadership in digital transformation.

Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the agency, Mr Chukwuemeka Agbata said the report is a validation of the efforts of the agency in meeting up to Governor Chukwuma Soludo's mandate to deploy technology in every aspect of governance.

Some of the criteria for the evaluation included; website security, up-to-date content, public engagement, availability of online services, policy updates, and user accessibility.

Agbata said: “This is not just about being tech-savvy, it is about using digital tools to create real impact — making the government more accessible, responsive, and transparent.

As the journey continues, Anambra remains focused on setting the pace for e-governance in Nigeria in line with the Governor's mantra of Everything Technology & Technology Everywhere.

The state is building a digital future that works for everyone. For Anambra, this recognition serves both as a milestone and a motivation to scale new heights.

Anambra’s performance reflects the state’s deliberate investment in digital infrastructure and its commitment to leveraging technology as a tool for inclusive governance."

The report recommended that all states intensify efforts to train public servants, maintain digital platforms effectively, and build user-friendly systems that keep citizens informed and empowered.

The statement quoted Professor Anthony Kila, Director of CIAPS, as emphasizing the importance of e-governance in shaping how governments interact with citizens.

“The centrality of e-governance allows us to assess the performance of state governments in the country. How the government treats the digital world says a lot about them,” Kila said.