The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Anambra State ICT Agency, Mr. Fred Agbata has said that the proposed ICT policy framework will help Anambra State keep pace with the technological advancement of the world.

 

In a press statement to explain the gains of the framework to Ndi Anambra, Mr Agbata said that all is set for Anambra to host the first ever ICT Stakeholders’ Engagement Workshop which according to him will review and finetune the proposed State ICT Policy Framework, crafted by the Anambra State ICT Agency.

Mr. Agbata stated that the event slated for 6th of July, 2023 is aimed at harnessing the vast knowledge base of stakeholders in the Technology ecosystem to evolve a State ICT Policy Framework that will serve as a road map to the implementation of ‘Everything Technology and Technology Everywhere’ in the state.

 

He revealed that the ICT Agency has made arrangement for a hybrid session, including physical and virtual participation in the important event to ensure adequate participation of the targeted stakeholders.

Mr. Agbata harped on the need for ICT stakeholders to commit to an understanding and engagement that will streamline activities in the ‘Technology ecosystem,’ so as to deepen its penetration across parts of the state adding that the Stakeholders’ Engagement Workshop will herald the validation of the State ICT Policy Framework, after the valuable inputs of participants.

 

Mr Agbata said that the objective is to achieve a policy that will serve as a compass for all ICT-related initiatives and to provide a clear blueprint towards building a digitally inclusive, innovative, and smart Anambra following Governor Soludo’s approval.