Global InformationAnambra State ICT Agency information
Anambra State ICT Agency, established in 2019, is a parastatal under the Anambra State Government to drive ICT innovations for a digital state. The parastatal was established under the administration of the former Governor – Chief Willie Obiano.[1] The Agency was charged with the responsibility of building a proactive live digital tribe to position the state in the global trend of positive smart States for sustainable development. Thus, it has the mantra, "Everything technology and technology Everywhere."[2]
The State ICT Agency pioneered many technologically operated systems of e-identity cards for Anambra State civil servants, budget process with ICT, and payment of taxes. These have helped to create e-governance and government transparency in Anambra State.[3] Thus, ICT in governance has been adjudged to improve governance while providing leverage for growth for both the government and the citizens.[4] This shows the role of government in adopting ICT in public services not just in Anambra state but in Africa and globally for sustainable development goals.[5][6]
It must be mentioned that Anambra State ICT Agency was instrumental in the Technology Awards won by Anambra State Government during the ICT peer review session at the 11th National Council on Communication, Innovation and Digital Economy (NCCIDE) meeting held in Kano on 22 January 2024. The managing director/chief executive officer of Anambra State ICT Agency, Chukwuemeka Fred Agbata received the awards on behalf of the Anambra State Government. He dedicated the awards to the Team at the Anambra State ICT Agency, the cooperators and collaborators of the Governor's digital vision.[7][8][9]
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- ^ Chukindi, Joe (2024-01-05). "Anambra: ICT agency unveils plans to use technology to boost accountability". Daily Post Nigeria. Retrieved 2024-02-12.
- ^ Edna Dias Canedo, Ana Paula Morais do Vale, Rafael Leite Patrão, Leomar Camargo de Souza, Rogério Machado Gravina, Vinicius Eloy dos Reis, Fábio Lúcio Lopes Mendonça and Rafael T. de Sousa (2024-02-08). "Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Governance Processes: A Case Study". Information. 11 (10): 1–28 – via researchgate.
{{cite journal}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ^ "Achieving the sustainable development goals through ICTs | UN DESA | United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs". www.un.org. Retrieved 2024-02-13.
- ^ Gedion Onyango & Japheth Otieno Ondiek (2021). "Digitalization and Integration of Sustainable Development Goals (SGDs) in Public Organizations in Kenya". Public Organization Review. 21 (3): 511–526. doi:10.1007/s11115-020-00504-2 – via Springer.
- ^ "Commendations Trail Anambra State Awards At ICT Peer Review Session In Kano". Heartbeat of the East. Retrieved 2024-02-13.
- ^ Onwuaso, Ugo (2024-01-27). "Anambra Bags Multiple Technology Awards @National Innovation and Digital Economy Council Meeting". www.nigeriacommunicationsweek.com.ng. Retrieved 2024-02-13.
- ^ Adeniyi, Ifetayo (2024-01-27). "Anambra State Receives Technology Awards At National Innovation And Digital Economy Council Meeting | Megastar Magazine → Celebrating People, Business & Events". Megastar Magazine. Retrieved 2024-02-13.