In the 11th General Meeting of the National Council on Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy (NCCIDE), the Anambra State Government is actively engaging through the skillful delegation of the State ICT Agency, headed by the MD/CEO Chukwuemeka Fred Agbata.
The Coronation Hall, Government House, Kano State is the venue for this week-long event, which runs from Monday, January 22, 2024, to Friday, January 26, 2024. The topic of the event is “Leveraging on Digital Technology and Innovation to Drive Nigeria’s Economic Growth and Development.”
Regarding policies, initiatives, and plans for national growth in the fields of information and communication technology (ICT) and the digital economy, the NCCIDE is the government’s highest advisory body. Reviewing the steps made by council members at the 10th council meeting and developing a plan of action to accomplish the Federal Ministry of Communication, Innovation, and Digital Economy’s strategic agenda for 2023–2027 are the main goals of the meeting.
The Peer Review session has proven to be one of the meeting’s most notable highlights thus far. Its goals are to promote constructive competition, highlight state initiatives, help states learn from one another, and strengthen state-to-state cooperation in the development of digital technologies, skills, and economies.
On Wednesday, January 24, 2024, Anambra State participated fully in the ICT Peer Review session, and the state’s presentation was warmly received. The assessors, who included professionals from the business, praised Anambra State for its excellent presentation and emphasised the wise choice to forgo Right of Way fees. The panel expressed attention and applause for this progressive move, which was recognised for its significant contribution to fostering the growth of digital infrastructure.
The state’s forward-thinking governor, Prof. Chukwuma Charles Soludo, has won praise for his backing of programmes that develop information and communication technology in the state. This results from the ongoing endeavours and accomplishments of the Anambra State ICT Agency, underscoring the revolutionary path supported by Governor Prof. Chukwuma Charles Soludo, CFR.
The Anambra State delegation emphasised that the agency is ready for further opportunities to promote the growth and development of the nation as well as the state.
Following a meeting between the Honourable Minister of Communications and council members, the official announcement of the outcomes of the ICT Peer Review session is set for today. The Anambra State ICT Agency is certain that the result would demonstrate the state’s commitment to and diligence in pursuing ICT initiatives.
