Anambra State has been ranked among Nigeria’s top three states in the 2025 e-Governance Report, published by the Panorama CIAPS Governance Performance Index (CGPI).
The report, a joint initiative between Nigerian Panorama and the Commonwealth Institute of Advanced Professional Studies (CIAPS), places Anambra alongside Lagos and Enugu as leading states in the adoption and implementation of e-governance practices that promote accountability, transparency, and improved public service delivery.
In the report, Professor Anthony Kila, Director of CIAPS, emphasized the critical role of e-governance in reshaping how governments interact with citizens. According to him, e-governance enables citizens to better assess the performance of state governments.
Kila further explained that the rankings were based on a comprehensive set of criteria, including website security, up-to-date content, public engagement, availability of online services, policy transparency, and user accessibility.
He noted that Anambra’s performance reflects its deliberate investment in digital infrastructure and a strategic commitment to leveraging technology for inclusive governance.
The CGPI report also urged all states to intensify efforts in training public servants, maintaining robust digital platforms, and developing user-friendly systems that keep citizens informed and engaged.
Reacting to the recognition, the Managing Director and CEO of the Anambra State ICT Agency, Chukwuemeka Fred Agbata, CFA, described the report as a welcome validation of the efforts being made under the leadership of Governor Charles Chukwuma Soludo, CFR, to transform Anambra into a livable and prosperous smart mega-city.
“This isn’t just about being tech-savvy,” “It’s about using digital tools to create real impact,making government more accessible, responsive, and transparent. Anambra is building a digital future that works for everyone.”he said.
Earlier this month, the Anambra State Government launched SolutionLens, an online citizen engagement platform designed to showcase government initiatives and gather public feedback.
Echezona Okafor.
