The National Council on Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy (NCCIDE) has honoured top-performing states in Nigeria’s Information and Communication Technology (ICT) sector.
The honours were bestowed on the states at the closing of NCCIDE’s 13th Regular Meeting in Jos on Friday.
Anambra won overall best state and best in human capital development, Zamfara topped e-government, while Enugu emerged best in ICT infrastructure development.
The meeting focused on accelerating inclusive digital transformation and fostering sustainable national growth through innovation-driven policies.
Governor Caleb Mutfwang, represented by Deputy Governor Josephine Piyo, declared the meeting open, while Minister Bosun Tijani was represented by Dr Yusuf Kofarmata, Commissioner for Science, Technology and Innovation, Kano State.
A two-day technical session led by Nadungu Gagare, Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation, reviewed key digital policies, with delegates from states, MDAs, NGOs, security agencies and academia participating.
The council considered 114 memoranda, approving 80, noting 11 and stepping down 23, after extensive deliberations on national digital development priorities.
A states’ innovation peer review session enabled states to showcase progress in digital transformation and share best practices to enhance nationwide ICT development.
The council appreciated Plateau hospitality and reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s digital economy through collaboration, innovation and emerging technologies.
NAN recalls that the 5-day meeting, which started on the 8th of December and ended on the 12th, had participants from across the 36 states of the federation, including staff of the Federal Ministry of Communications Innovation and Digital Economy and security operatives.
Adding that the meeting aimed to accelerate inclusive digital transformation by strengthening policies, expanding digital access, boosting skills development and fostering nationwide collaboration to bridge Nigeria’s widening digital gap.
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