Anambra State has once again demonstrated its leadership in digital transformation, emerging as one of Nigeria’s top three states in the 2025 e-Governance Report published by the Panorama CIAPS Governance Performance Index (CGPI).
A statement made available by the Public Relations Officer of the Anambra State ICT Agency, Angela Nwanodu, explained that according to the report, which was a collaborative effort between Nigerian Panorama and the Commonwealth Institute of Advanced Professional Studies (CIAPS), Anambra ranks alongside Lagos and Enugu as the leading states in adopting and implementing e-governance practices that foster accountability, transparency and improved service delivery.
In his remarks, the Director of CIAPS, Professor Anthony Kila, emphasized the importance of e-governance in shaping how governments interact with citizens, noting that it allows for the assessment of the performance of state governments in the country.
He said that the report evaluated states based on a comprehensive set of criteria, including website security, up-to-date content, public engagement, availability of online services, policy updates and user accessibility, adding that Anambra’s performance reflects the state’s deliberate investment in digital infrastructure and its commitment to leveraging technology as a tool for inclusive governance.
Reacting to the recognition, the MD/CEO of the Anambra State ICT Agency, Mr Fred Agbata, described the report as a welcome validation of the efforts being made under the leadership of Governor Chukwuma Soludo to reposition the state as a liveable and prosperous smart mega-city.
“This is not just about being tech-savvy,” Agbata said. “It’s about using digital tools to create real impact — making the government more accessible, responsive, and transparent. Anambra is building a digital future that works for everyone.”
He explained that the CGPI Report recommended that all states intensify efforts to train public servants, maintain digital platforms effectively, and build user-friendly systems that keep citizens informed and empowered, adding that For Anambra, the recognition serves both as a milestone and a motivation to scale new heights.
“As the journey continues, Anambra remains focused on setting the pace for e-governance in Nigeria in line with the Governor’s mantra of Everything Technology & Technology Everywhere”.
