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By Madu Obi
As part of efforts towards advancing Information and Communications Technology (ICT) in Nigeria, Anambra and Lagos states have agreed to a collaborative partnership that will see to the strengthening of their respective IT ecosystems.
The collaborative effort, which stemmed from bilateral meetings with the IT ecosystem members, is geared towards addressing emerging challenges, fostering innovation, and enhancing the overall cyber security infrastructure between them.
Essentially, the objectives of the Anambra/Lagos partnership include cyber security collaboration, protection of IT assets, cyber protection measures, and expansion of IT service platforms.
Both parties will implement new methods of cyber security to fortify IT infrastructure, as well as formulate strategies to comprehend and counter the evolving threat in cyberspace.
Both states will also explore the introduction of advanced cyber protection measures for safeguarding critical IT assets, familiarization with cutting-edge tools to mitigate and reduce cybercrime risks, and understanding new tools to enrich IT service platforms, including cloud solutions like AWS.
There is also the issue of aligning with digitization and customer service agenda, to enhance service delivery and developing initiatives for rapid onboarding of new skills in the IT sector, as well as upscaling the skill system to meet the evolving demands of the IT landscape.
Both parties will equally seek joint efforts to bolster the pool of skilled professionals in the IT sector.
Lagos State Commissioner for Innovation, Science and Technology, Tunbosun Alake, who expressed optimism about the collaboration, said: "This partnership signifies a crucial step in fortifying our technological capabilities. By combining forces with Anambra State, we aim to create a resilient IT infrastructure that not only addresses current challenges, but also anticipates and adapts to future advancements."
Also speaking, the Managing Director/ Chief Executive Officer of Anambra State ICT Agency, Chukwuemeka Fred Agbata observed that the collaboration with Lagos State would provide an opportunity to leverage each other's strengths and elevate IT services market.
"Together, we can achieve technological excellence and contribute significantly to Nigeria's digital transformation," Agbata said.
He added that the partnership is poised to make tangible strides in the Information Technology sector and set a precedent for collaborative efforts in advancing the nation's technological landscape.
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