Anambra State shone at the 13th Meeting of the National Council on Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy (NCCIDE), held from December 8 to 12, in Jos, Plateau State, with four major awards in its kitty.
The State went home with 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 the Governor, the MD/CEO of the Anambra State ICT Agency, Chukwuemeka Fred Agbata (CFA), 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.
“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. Anambra 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,” CFA said.
This year’s achievement marks the second time Anambra has swept four major national awards at NCCIDE, following a similar outstanding performance in 2023. The consistency underscores the State’s sustained excellence in digital governance, eGovernment implementation, infrastructure development, and human capital growth.
With these recognitions, Anambra continues to demonstrate that purposeful leadership, strategic planning, and a people-centred approach to technology can accelerate development and foster inclusive growth.
With the theme “Accelerating Inclusive Digital Transformation: Bridging Gaps and Fostering Sustainable Growth Through Innovation, this year’s Council 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 Council meeting was the States Innovation Peer Review Session (PRS), which offered states a platform to present the major strides they have made in digital transformation. The session 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.
The impressive performance is a testament to the bold vision and strategic direction of Mr Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Charles Soludo, CFR, 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.
