National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) on Thursday, October 27, 2023, honoured Akwa Ibom and Oyo as the most digitally compliant States in Nigeria.
The recognition was part of activities to mark the end of its Digital Nigeria Conference 2023, held at the International Conference Center, Abuja.
Speaking, the Director General and Chief Executive Officer of NITDA, Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, said Akwa Ibom State governor, Pastor Umo Eno was nominated based on his excellent strides in the IT industry.
He said, “We are delighted to inform the Executive Governor of Akwa Ibom State of his nomination for the “Most Digitally Compliant State Award” at the Digital Nigeria Conference 2023 Dinner.
“Your Excellency may be pleased to know that the nomination for the award is due to your excellent strides in the IT industry.”
He also emphasized NITDA’s pivotal role in planning, research, development, standardization, application, coordination, monitoring, evaluation, and regulation of Information Technology practices in Nigeria.
Representing the Akwa Ibom State Government were key figures in the media and information technology departments, including the SSA on Research and Documentation, Dr. Essien Ndueso, the Special Assistant to the Governor on Website and Multimedia, Engr Solomon Eyo, and the Personal Assistant on Artificial Intelligence, Mrs. Lucy Ekong.
Commenting on the award, Engr Solomon Eyo, the Special Assistant to the Governor on Website and Multimedia, expressed gratitude and dedicated the award to the governor, His Excellency Pastor Umo Eno.
He highlighted the Governor’s vision for the state, emphasizing the creation of the ICT Directorate under Dr. Frank Ekpenyong.
“This initiative resulted in significant improvements, such as enhanced internet connectivity, the full automation of civil services, a modern state website for citizen engagement, and the use of official government emails.
“These digital advancements allow the governor to sign memos from anywhere, snowballing into the remarkable progress achieved within his first 60 days in office,” Eyo observed
The event was graced by luminaries from the tech industry, including the Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani, the Minister of Interior, Hon. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, and Chairman, Senate Committee on Communication, Senator Aliyu Bilbis.
