Anambra State has been named among one of Nigeria’s top three states in the 2025 e-Governance Report published by the Panorama and the Commonwealth Institute of Advanced Professional Studies Governance Performance Index.
According to the report published on Wednesday, 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.
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.
In his remarks, the Director of CIAPS, Prof. Anthony Kila, emphasised the importance of e-governance in shaping how governments interact with citizens.
Kila said, “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.”
Reacting to the recognition, the Managing Director/CEO of the Anambra State ICT Agency, Chukwuemeka Agbata, described the report as a welcome validation of the efforts being made under the leadership of the state governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, to reposition Anambra as a liveable and prosperous smart mega-city.
Agbata said, “This is not just about being tech-savvy. 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.”
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 added.
