Members of the Anambra State House of Assembly Committee on Signage, ICT and Innovation Matters have embarked on a familiarisation and legislative oversight visit to the Solution Innovation District (SID) to assess its operations, programmes and contributions to the state’s technology and innovation agenda.
Speaking during the visit, the Deputy Chairman of the Committee, Barrister Mimi Ifeoma Azikiwe, said the exercise was aimed at gaining insight into the District’s activities, achievements and strategic plans for positioning Anambra State as a leading innovation hub in Africa.
Honourable Azikiwe explained that the visit also provided an opportunity to discuss the importance of legislative support, strategic partnerships, effective resource utilisation and accountability in advancing the state’s innovation agenda.
Other members of the committee, including Dr. Jude Akpua, Barrister Obi Nweke, Barrister Jude Chimezie Ngobili and Barrister Jude Umennajiego, commended the District’s progress and acknowledged its potential to drive youth empowerment, technological advancement and economic growth.
They noted that collaboration among government institutions was essential to building a sustainable digital economy and advancing Anambra’s ambition to become a major destination for technology, innovation and investment in Africa.
Welcoming the lawmakers, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Innovation and Business Incubation and Chief Executive Officer of SID, Ms. Chinwe Okoli, outlined the District’s initiatives in digital skills development, startup incubation, talent development, technology adoption and innovation ecosystem building.
She explained that SID was working to harness Anambra’s entrepreneurial potential and transform it into a competitive, technology-driven economy capable of creating opportunities for young people and supporting local businesses.
Okoli highlighted key initiatives, including the 1 Million Anambra Digital Tribe (1MADT), Code Anambra and startup incubation programmes, which are designed to expand access to digital skills, nurture innovative ideas and equip Ndi Anambra for opportunities in the global digital economy.
She acknowledged Governor Chukwuma Soludo’s commitment to technology and innovation as drivers of economic transformation, noting that the administration’s “Everything Technology, Technology Everywhere” agenda provides strategic direction for the District’s activities.
According to her, SID aims to develop globally competitive talent, support homegrown startups, attract technology enterprises, create quality jobs and stimulate investment across Anambra State.
The SID chief executive further emphasised the importance of sustained cooperation with the State House of Assembly, particularly in developing supportive policies, strengthening institutional frameworks and encouraging strategic investments that promote innovation-led development.
The District reaffirmed its readiness to deepen engagement with the legislature to accelerate technology adoption, expand digital opportunities and support enterprise development across Anambra State.
