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Anambra State Set To Partner With Lagos State For ICT Development

As part of efforts towards advancing Information and Technology development in Nigeria and more importantly. Human resources development in information tech.

The Anambra state government is set to partner with Lagos state as both states have agreed to a partnership deal that will see to the strengthening of IT ecosystems in their respective states.

The objectives and key highlights of the Anambra/Lagos ICT partnership include cybersecurity collaboration, protection of IT assets, cyber protection measures, and expansion of IT service platforms.

A statement on Saturday by Managing Director/CEO of Anambra State ICT Agency, Chukwuemeka Agbata, revealed the collaborative effort stemmed from bilateral meetings with the IT ecosystem members during the Reverse Trade Mission in the United States of America

The program is geared towards addressing emerging challenges, fostering innovation, and enhancing the overall cybersecurity infrastructure across both states

Agbata said collaborating with Lagos State is an opportunity to leverage each other’s strengths and elevate the IT services market with a view to achieving technological excellence and contributing significantly to Nigeria’s digital transformation.

He said this and a few more, “This no doubt resonates with the Federal Government’s call, through the Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani

At the recently concluded meeting of the Nigeria National Council of ICT Heads of Ministries, Departments, and Agencies in Abeokuta, Ogun State, for the digitization of MDAs operations.

“According to the Minister, there was 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.

Not only that, the indigenous and residents of both states stand a better chance of benefiting from such development as well enter into the AI Age

“Both states will also explore the Introduction of advanced cyber protection measures for safeguarding critical IT assets, familiarization with cutting-edge tools to mitigate and reduce cybercrime risks, and understanding new tools to enrich IT service platforms, including cloud computing solutions like AWS.

“There is also the issue of aligning with digitisation and customer service agenda, to enhance service delivery and developing initiatives for rapid onboarding of new skills in the IT sector

As well as Upscaling the skill system to meet the evolving demands of the IT landscape. Both parties will equally seek joint efforts to bolster the pool of skilled professionals in the Information Technology sector.

“This imminent partnership between Anambra states and that of Lagos states is poised to make tangible strides in the Information Technology sector, setting a precedent for collaborative efforts in advancing the nation’s technological landscape.

According to the statement, the Lagos State Commissioner for Innovation, Science and Technology, Tunbosun Alake, expressed optimism about the collaboration, stating in quote below

“This partnership signifies a crucial step in fortifying our technological capabilities.

By combining forces with Anambra State, we aim to create a resilient IT infrastructure that not only addresses current challenges but also anticipates and adapts to future advancements.” Sign up to AfricaChoice for more incentives and get access to the Whatsapp Bulk Sender Application Here

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