As part of efforts towards advancing Information and Technology, IT, development in Nigeria, Anambra and Lagos States have agreed to a collaborative partnership that will see to the strengthening of their respective IT ecosystems.
The collaborative effort, which stemmed from bilateral meetings with the IT Ecosystem members during the Reverse Trade Mission in the United States of America, is geared towards addressing emerging challenges, fostering innovation and enhancing the overall cybersecurity infrastructure.
Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Anambra State ICT Agency, Mr. Fred Agbata, expressed belief that collaborating with Lagos State will provide opportunity to leverage each other’s strength and elevate IT services market.
On his part, the Lagos State Commissioner for Innovation, Science and Technology, Tunbosun Alake, who expressed optimism over the collaboration, said the partnership signifies a crucial step in fortifying technological capabilities, and would help to create a resilient IT infrastructure that addresses current challenges, anticipates and adapts to future advancements.
At the recently concluded meeting of the Nigeria National Council of ICT Heads of Ministries, Departments and Agencies in Abeokuta, Ogun State, the Federal Government, through the Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani, called for the digitalization of MDAs operations.
According to the Minister, there is a need for immediate provision of ICT infrastructure that would aid data sharing among government agencies, which in turn would not only aid proactiveness in the business of governance, but would also block fraudulent activities, help improve Nigeria’s economy, and set government priorities right at all times.
He said the objectives and key highlights of the Anambra/Lagos partnership include cybersecurity collaboration, protection of IT assets, cyber protection measures, and expansion of IT service platforms.
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