By Angela Nwanodu
The Anambra State ICT Agency (ICTA) today demonstrated the SolutionLens platform (lens.anambrastate.gov.ng) to the Ministry of Information and Value Reformation as part of efforts to strengthen government communication through technology.
The engagement, which involved the Commissioner for Information and Value Reformation, Dr. Law Mefor, members of the Ministry’s management team and ICTA representatives, focused on showcasing how SolutionLens can support a more coordinated, efficient and data-driven approach to documenting and communicating government activities.
SolutionLens is a digital platform designed to help government institutions capture, organise and transform information about projects, initiatives and interventions into structured and impactful narratives for public engagement. The platform also serves as a citizen engagement channel, empowering Ndi Anambra to see something, say something and participate more actively in governance.
During the demonstration, Onyinye Mike-Okoye from the ICTA team highlighted how the platform can support Information Officers across the state by improving information gathering, content development, project documentation and the visibility of government achievements.
The engagement also explored the next steps towards the adoption and integration of SolutionLens into the Ministry of Information and Value Reformation’s communication workflow, including discussions around operational processes, governance structure and capacity requirements needed for effective utilisation of the platform. Under the proposed framework, Information Officers across Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) will serve as designated officers responsible for managing official information on the platform, subject to approved workflows and governance processes.
Reacting to the demonstration, the Commissioner for Information and Value Reformation, Dr. Law Mefor, commended the platform, describing it as a solution that would help Ndi Anambra participate more actively in governance. He, however, called for the harmonisation of existing digital platforms and processes in the state to avoid duplication and ensure a seamless experience for citizens engaging with government services.
In her remarks, the Supervising Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Pharm. Oby Uchebo, also commended the SolutionLens platform, describing it as user-friendly and well suited to improving communication between government institutions and citizens.
As both institutions continue engagements towards the effective deployment and utilisation of SolutionLens, ICTA remains committed to collaborating with government agencies to harness technology in improving service delivery, strengthening communication systems and creating greater value for Ndi Anambra.
Angela Nwanodu is of the Ministry of Information and Value Reformation, Anambra State
