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From Fred Ezeh, Abuja
Wife of Anambra State Governor Dr Nonye Soludo has confirmed that Anambra State government is “silently” building a vibrant tech community in the state that will soon produce giants that would drive the global tech industry.
She restated that one of the focus of the government in Anambra State is to raise a generation of tech experts who will lead exportable technological disruption right from Anambra homes.
A statement from the SID hub, on Wednesday, indicated that the Anambra First Lady spoke at the Solution Innovation District (SID), a tech hub in Anambra, in an event themed “SID Tech Hangout with the First Lady of Anambra State”.
She underscored the significance of technology as the current oil boom, thus urging Anambra youths to leverage the digital skills provided by the government through the SID platform to become self-sustained, financially and otherwise, through remote work.
She said: “With all eyes on our administration’s ‘Everything Technology, Technology Everywhere’ philosophy, our focus is to raise a generation of techies who will lead exportable technological disruption right from Anambra homes. Gradually, we are building our own Silicon Valley on the Anambra soil.
“I enjoyed the company of brilliant Anambra-made techies and players who are driving our technological aspirations and innovation ecosystem. At SID, we are doing it differently. We are championing innovation and breeding a digital tribe that will lead our future.”
She appreciated Ms. Chinwe Okoli; the Special Adviser to the Governor on Innovation and Business Incubation, for the immense passion she has put into the project, stressing that truly, the expected solution has come.
Earlier, the Ms Chinwe Okoli, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Innovation and Business Incubation, along with some key players in the innovation ecosystem, took the First Lady on facility tour of SID hub upon arrival.
Ms Okoli, in her welcome remarks, expressed her joy at hosting the First Lady at SID facilities, highlighting the significant milestones achieved by SID since its establishment, including the ongoing Code Anambra program, which aims to train 2000 Anambra youths on various code and advanced digital skills.
She also, stated that SID is committed to training the youth of Anambra State in technology, innovation, and entrepreneurship.
Prof. K. K Nwazor, the Dean of the Faculty of Physical Sciences at Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University in Anambra State, shared with the First Lady, the collaborative efforts between the university and SID in advancing science and technology.
Similarly, Frank Uzochukwu Oli, the Principal Manager at the Nigeria Office for Developing Indigenous Telecoms Sector (NODITS), Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), appreciated the positive impact witnessed from Code Anambra beneficiaries, and affirmed NCC’s partnership with SID to continually build human capacity among the youth in the state.
Mr Christian Udechukwu, Anambra Commissioner for Industry, in his remarks, highlighted governor Soludo administration’s focus on sustainable human capital development, particularly among the youth, and commended the administration’s achievements in less than two years.
Mrs Amaka Obi, Transition Committee Chairperson, Idemili South LGA, encouraged the youths to give their best in acquiring digital skills, emphasizing the importance of such skills in today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape.
