Anambra ICT Agency Vows to Foster Accountability through Technology

The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Anambra State ICT Agency, Mr. Chukwuemeka Fred Agbata, has disclosed that the agency was set to pioneer new possibilities in Anambra State this year, using technology.

Agbata who stated this in a press release he personally signed, which was issued in Awka, Anambra State, yesterday, added that through technology, the agency intends to ensure accountability and curb corruption.

The State Governor, Prof Chukwuma Soludo, had after his swearing-in in 2022, launched the ‘Everything Technology and Technology Everywhere’ initiative.

Soludo, through the State ICT agency headed by Agbata, recently pioneered the introduction of e-identity cards for all civil servants in the state to curb impersonation, introduced the automation of budget process through ICT, while also introducing technology in the payment of taxes. Agbata said: Technology holds the key to fostering accountability, driving progress, and ensuring sustainability across various sectors.

“As the agency mandated to drive the ‘everything technology and technology everywhere’ vision of Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, we will pursue a more accountable, progressive, and sustainable future.

“The Anambra State ICT Agency recognises the pivotal role of technology in driving positive change across various sectors. The benefits are simply limitless.

“By embracing technological advancements, we can unlock new possibilities, streamline processes, and usher in an era of unprecedented growth.