ANAMBRA STATE CHAMPIONS DIGITAL ECONOMY TRANSFORMATION AT STAKEHOLDERS ENGAGEMENT
By Nwanodu Angela :
Anambra State Government has reaffirmed its position as a leader in digital innovation by hosting the National Digital Economy and E-Governance Bill Stakeholders Engagement on Tuesday at the International Conference Centre, Awka.
The event, organized by the Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, convened key stakeholders from government, industry, the tech ecosystem, and civil society to deliberate on the transformative National Digital Economy Bill. This legislation aims to propel Nigeria toward a tech-driven economy.
In his opening address, Managing Director/CEO of the Anambra State ICT Agency, Mr Chukwuemeka Fred Agbata highlighted Anambra’s unique potential.
“Anambra is a land of opportunities where innovation thrives naturally. These are our budding days, but like Lagos when its tech ecosystem began, our story will soon evolve into a remarkable success.”
He commended the Federal Ministry for selecting Anambra for this crucial engagement and aligned the discussion with Governor Chukwuma Soludo’s vision for the state.
Bankole Oke (Esq), of Duale, Ovia, and Alex-Adedipe Law Firm provided an expert overview of the Bill, which included groundbreaking provisions like the legal recognition of digital communications and electronic signatures.
Stakeholders also discussed bridging fragmented data infrastructure, expanding digital inclusion in rural areas, and strengthening cybersecurity.
The session concluded with remarks from Mr. Ebuka Igwe, member representing Idemili South in the state House of Assembly, and Ms. Chinwe Okoli, the Governor’s Special Assistant on Innovation and Business Incubation, who commended the collective resolve to advance Nigeria’s digital transformation agenda.
Nwanodu is of the Ministry of Information, Anambra State *