Anambra wins four awards at ICT meet

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By Madu Obi

Anambra State has won four awards at the 13th meeting of the National Council on Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy (NCCIDE) held in Jos, Plateau State,

reaffirming the state's position as a national leader in digital innovation and governance.

At the end of presentations by the various states, Anambra won the best overall performing state in ICT Development, best state in ICT Human Capital Development, 2nd runner-up in infrastructure development and 2nd runner-up in eGovernment implementation.

Receiving the awards on behalf of Governor Chukwuma Soludo, the Managing Director/ Chief Executive Officer of the Anambra State ICT Agency, Chukwuemeka Fred Agbata, expressed profound gratitude to the governor for providing the enabling environment, policy guidance, leadership and unwavering support that energize the state’s digital transformation drive in line with his "Everything Technology, Technology Everywhere" Mantra.

Agbata said this year’s achievement marks the second time Anambra swept major national awards at NCCIDE, recalling that the state achieved a similar feat in 2023.

According to him, the consistency of the awards underscores the state’s sustained excellence in digital governance, eGovernment implementation, infrastructure development, and human capital growth.

Agbata said: "The impressive performance is a testament to the bold vision and strategic direction of Mr Governor, whose commitment to building a liveable, prosperous, and digitally empowered Smart Mega City continues to propel the state to national recognition.

Through focused investments in broadband expansion, eGovernment services, tech-driven governance reforms, digital skills and lots more, Governor Soludo has positioned Anambra as a model of what is possible when political will guides a skilled team into precise execution.

This recognition is another clear validation of Governor Soludo's vision and a reflection of the hard work, collaboration, and commitment of the entire Solution Team.

"LAnambra remains intentional about leveraging technology to improve lives, strengthen institutions, and create opportunities. We are grateful for this recognition and motivated to do even more."

He said that with these recognitions, Anambra has continued to demonstrate that purposeful leadership, strategic planning, and a people-centred approach to technology, can accelerate development and foster inclusive growth.

This year’s Council meeting brought together federal and state governments, industry leaders, innovators and stakeholders to evaluate progress and shape Nigeria’s digital future.

A key highlight of the meeting was the Innovation Peer Review Session (PRS), which offered states a platform to present the major strides they have made in digital transformation.

The meeting encouraged cooperation, collaboration, and shared learning, as each state showcased its achievements, success stories, and innovative use of ICT to improve governance and service delivery.