The Anambra State government has unveiled its GEFAS Mobile Tech Hub, seen as a symbol of Governor Professor Charles Chukwuma Soludo’s digital vision in motion.
The sleek, custom-built tech bus, equipped with high-speed internet, voice and data access, and full backup power, was officially unveiled by the Deputy Governor of Anambra State, Dr. Onyekachukwu Ibezim. It was more than just the flag-off of a tech initiative. It was a glimpse into Anambra’s future.
Designed by the Geeks & Founders Alliance for Soludo (GEFAS) and led by the MD/CEO of the Anambra State ICT Agency, Chukwuemeka Fred Agbata (CFA), the Mobile Tech Hub is more than a bus, “it is a mobile promise. A promise that free, fast, and accessible internet can reach every Anambra citizen, no matter where they are,” the government noted.
“Wherever this vehicle parks, people can connect freely,” Dr. Ibezim said. “This aligns perfectly with the Governor’s mission to make Anambra a place where people can live, work, invest, relax, and enjoy.”
With capacity to serve up to 3,000 people per stop, the Tech Hub expands the reach of the Solution WiFi initiative, which is already active in 26 locations across the state, including four higher institutions and several student lodges.
GEFAS Convener, CFA, credited the success of the initiative to Soludo’s tech-forward leadership, particularly policies like waiving Right of Way (RoW) charges, which accelerated broadband expansion across the state.
“All over the world, we know that when broadband expands, economies grow,” he said. “Now, with this mobile hub, the campaign trail becomes a digital access trail. People can hop online, download a movie, search for jobs, study, or simply stay connected.”
But this isn’t just a campaign feature. According to Dr. Ibezim, it is just the beginning.
“This will not be a one-off,” he assured. “The Governor is working to make this permanent. We’re not stopping at one vehicle.”
As the bus begins its journey across Anambra, connecting neighbourhoods, boosting productivity, and shrinking the digital divide, GEFAS continues to prove that digital empowerment is no longer a dream, but a delivery.
