By Mmaduabuchi Onwumelu
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).
This was contained in a release signed by the Public Relations Officer (PRO) of Anambra ICT Agency, Angela Nwaodu, and made available to Newsmen in Awka.
According to the report — 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, Professor Anthony Kila, Director of CIAPS, emphasized the importance of e-governance in shaping how governments interact with citizens. ‘The centrality of e-governance allows us to assess the performance of state governments in the country. How the government treats the digital world says a lot about them,’ he said.
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. 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 Managing Director/CEO of the Anambra State ICT Agency, Chukwuemeka Fred Agbata, described the report as a welcome validation of the efforts being made under the leadership of Prof. Charles Chukwuma Soludo, to reposition Anambra, as a livable 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,’ Agbata said.
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. For Anambra, this 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”,’ Agbata stated.
