By Chinedu Chukwuemelie
The Solution Innovation District (SID) has hosted members of the Anambra State House of Assembly Committee on Signage, ICT and Innovation Matters on a familiarisation and legislative oversight visit aimed at strengthening collaboration in technology, innovation and digital economic development.
The delegation, led by the Deputy Chairman of the Committee, Hon. Mimi Ifeoma Azikiwe, who represented the Chairman, Hon. Patrick Udoba, visited the District on Oct. 14 to gain insight into its operations, ongoing programmes, achievements and strategic plans for positioning Anambra State as a leading innovation hub in Africa.
Welcoming the lawmakers, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Innovation and Business Incubation and Chief Executive Officer of SID, Ms. Chinwe Okoli, outlined the District’s initiatives in digital skills development, startup incubation, talent development, technology adoption and innovation ecosystem building.
She explained that SID is working to harness Anambra’s entrepreneurial potential and transform it into a competitive, technology driven economy capable of creating opportunities for young people and supporting local businesses.
Okoli highlighted key initiatives, including the 1 Million Anambra Digital Tribe (1MADT), Code Anambra and startup incubation programmes, which are designed to expand access to digital skills, nurture innovative ideas and prepare Ndi Anambra for opportunities in the global digital economy.
She acknowledged the commitment of Governor Chukwuma Soludo to technology and innovation as drivers of economic transformation, noting that the administration’s “Everything Technology, Technology Everywhere” agenda provides strategic direction for SID’s activities.
According to her, the District aims to develop globally competitive talent, support homegrown startups, attract technology enterprises, create quality jobs and encourage investment in Anambra State.
The lawmakers commended the District’s progress and recognised its potential contribution to youth empowerment, technology development and economic growth.
The visit also provided an opportunity to discuss the importance of legislative support, strategic partnerships, effective resource utilisation and accountability in advancing the state’s innovation agenda.
Other members of the delegation included Hon. Jude Akpua, Hon. Barr. Obi Calistus Nweke, Hon. Jude Chimezie Ngobili and Hon. Jude Umennajiego.
SID reaffirmed the importance of sustained cooperation with the State House of Assembly, particularly in developing supportive policies, strengthening institutional frameworks and encouraging strategic investments that promote innovation-led development.
The District expressed its readiness to deepen engagement with the legislature to accelerate technology adoption, expand digital opportunities and support enterprise development across Anambra State.
The visit underscored the importance of collaboration between government institutions in building a sustainable digital economy and advancing the state’s ambition to become a major destination for technology, innovation and investment in Africa.
Chinedu Chukwuemelie is of the Ministry of Information and Value Reformation, Anambra State
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