Anambra State has clitched four out of all the awards at the just concluded 2024 National Council on Communication, Innovation and Digital Economy (NCCIDE) meeting held in Kano, reports ITREALMS.
The four awards bagged by Anambra comprised being the overall winner as the 'Best State in Digital Technology Development,' first position 'Best State in Digital Infrastructure Technology Development', first runner-up in 'e-Government Implementation', and first
runner-up in 'Digital Technology Human Capital Development.'
The meeting chaired by the Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani and hosted by the Kano State Governor, Engr Abba Kabir Yusuf, brought some spotlights on Anambra.
Reacting after receiving all the awards on behalf of state governor, the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (MD/CEO), Anambra State ICT Agency, Chukwuemeka Fred Agbata (CFA) attributed them to the vision of the Mr. Governor, Prof Charles Chukwuma Soludo, which is to build a liveable and prosperous smart mega city, anchored massively on leveraging technologies and digital innovation.
runner-up in 'Digital Technology Human Capital Development.'
The meeting chaired by the Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani and hosted by the Kano State Governor, Engr Abba Kabir Yusuf, brought some spotlights on Anambra.
Reacting after receiving all the awards on behalf of state governor, the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (MD/CEO), Anambra State ICT Agency, Chukwuemeka Fred Agbata (CFA) attributed them to the vision of the Mr. Governor, Prof Charles Chukwuma Soludo, which is to build a liveable and prosperous smart mega city, anchored massively on leveraging technologies and digital innovation.
"These awards, are testament to Anambra's commitment to excellence, innovation, and progress in the digital realm," he declared.
He explained that the first prize, the overall winner as the 'Best State in Digital Technology Development' made Anambra to stand tall as the undisputed overall winner, scoring the highest number of points in all categories, showcasing its comprehensive dedication to advancing the state in the digital landscape.
This award, he said was presented by the Kano State Governor, Engr Abba Kabir Yusuf.
The second prize, Agbata received was the first position as 'Best State in Digital Infrastructure Technology Development' which recognized Anambrabas the leading state in ICT infrastructure development, following the full implementation of the Zero Right Of Way (RoW) policy, implementation of an Internet Exchange Point; all emphasizing the state’s commitment to building a robust foundation for the prosperity of its people, using technology and was presented by the Minister of CIDE, Dr. Bosun Tijani.
Addirionally, Agbata said that the third prize of the day bagged bynthe state was the first runner-up in 'e-Government Implementation' stressing that Anambra's innovative e-government initiatives earned it this prize and highlighted the state's effective use of technology in governance as the award was presented by the Director-General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Mallam Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi.
While the fourth prize came as the first runner-up in 'Digital Technology Human Capital Development' which Agbata said reinforced the state’s commitment to building a digitally-skilled and knowledgeable workforce and society in general and was presented by the Kano State, Commissioner for Science, Technology and Innovation, Alhaji Mohammed Othman.
ITREALMS recalled that Anambra's impressive outing was heralded by presentation by Dr. Florence Idigo, a Director in the State ICT Agency, at the opening ceremony which attracted commendations from industry experts.
Further speaking Agbata expressed profound appreciation to Mr. Governor for creating the enabling environment and a vision which guides the agency in line with the ‘Everything Technology, Technology Everywhere’ mantra.
CFA also dedicated the awards not only to the team at ICT agency but to the co-operation and collaboration of the entire solution team for their hard work and dedication to Mr. Governor's vision.
"This achievement no doubt reflects our unwavering commitment to technological advancement and the transformative journey we are championing in Anambra State," he said.
He explained that the first prize, the overall winner as the 'Best State in Digital Technology Development' made Anambra to stand tall as the undisputed overall winner, scoring the highest number of points in all categories, showcasing its comprehensive dedication to advancing the state in the digital landscape.
This award, he said was presented by the Kano State Governor, Engr Abba Kabir Yusuf.
Addirionally, Agbata said that the third prize of the day bagged bynthe state was the first runner-up in 'e-Government Implementation' stressing that Anambra's innovative e-government initiatives earned it this prize and highlighted the state's effective use of technology in governance as the award was presented by the Director-General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Mallam Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi.
While the fourth prize came as the first runner-up in 'Digital Technology Human Capital Development' which Agbata said reinforced the state’s commitment to building a digitally-skilled and knowledgeable workforce and society in general and was presented by the Kano State, Commissioner for Science, Technology and Innovation, Alhaji Mohammed Othman.
Further speaking Agbata expressed profound appreciation to Mr. Governor for creating the enabling environment and a vision which guides the agency in line with the ‘Everything Technology, Technology Everywhere’ mantra.
CFA also dedicated the awards not only to the team at ICT agency but to the co-operation and collaboration of the entire solution team for their hard work and dedication to Mr. Governor's vision.
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