Governor Chukwuma Soludo led Anambra State Government through the ICT Agency will hold the inaugural hybrid edition of the Anambra State ICT Policy Stakeholders’ Engagement Workshop on Thursday, 6th July 2023, TechEconomy can confirm.
Speaking to newsmen in Awka, Mr. Chukwuemeka Fred Agbata, the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Anambra State ICT Agency, said that the aims of the workshop would be to assemble key stakeholders from diverse fields to share from their wealth of experience, knowledge and ideas, towards the development and subsequent validation of the State ICT Policy framework.
Such frameworks include the developed a Draft ICT Policy as a road map to the implementation of ‘Everything Technology and Technology Everywhere’ in the state.
“This landmark engagement signposts Governor Charles Chukwuma Soludo’s innovative leadership and goal to make Anambra the digital and creative capital of Nigeria, by creating an environment that is suitable for the growth and development of the ICT sector,” Agbata said.
He said that the policy was intended to serve as a compass for all ICT-related initiatives, following Mr. Governor’s approval, providing a clear blueprint to building a digitally inclusive, innovative, and smart Anambra.
According to him, “The event would take place on Thursday, 6th July 2023 by 10am, saying that the event would feature the official presentation of the Draft policy, as well as reviews and comments from stakeholders.
“For more enquiries, please send email to ict@anambrastate.gov.ng,” he concluded.
