The Anambra State cyber revolution has gathered momentum at the Reverse Trade Mission conference on cybersecurity organized by the United States Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) currently underway in the United States of America.
In acknowledgement of the state’s dedication to a digital future, the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (MD/CEO) of its Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Agency, Chukwuemeka Fred Agbata, was chosen by the US Consulate in Lagos as a delegate for the Reverse Trade Mission (RTM) on Cybersecurity.
This selection underscores the commitment of the Soludo administration to establish a digital Anambra, attracting collaborators and global attention to the initiative.
Mr. Agbata is among the nine-member Nigerian delegation invited to participate in the Access Africa: Nigeria and Ghana Financial Sector Cybersecurity Reverse Trade Mission (RTM), organized by the U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA).
Agbata had the privilege of delivering a keynote address at the esteemed USTDA (United States Trade and Development Agency) Nigeria and Ghana Financial Sector Cybersecurity Reverse Trade Mission (RTM).
He discussed the economic and technological transformations occurring in Nigeria, with particular emphasis on innovative development initiatives driving Anambra State towards a new era of advancement.
From February 4th to 15th, 2024, Agbata will serve as the state government’s representative in various engagements across Washington, DC, New York, NY, and Silicon Valley, CA, with a primary focus on exploring groundbreaking opportunities in the cybersecurity and finance sectors.
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During the mission, Agbata will engage in global collaboration with U.S. companies, presenting the cybersecurity objectives, initiatives, and collaboration opportunities of the Anambra State Government. The mission entails visits to over a dozen organizations across multiple cities, including New York, DC, and Silicon Valley, CA, respectively.
In addition to presentations, the initiative provides networking opportunities for Agbata and other participants to connect, exchange ideas, and pursue partnerships, thereby demonstrating Anambra’s dedication to fostering international relationships and ICT innovation.
The U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) is an independent U.S. government agency dedicated to promoting economic development and advancing U.S. commercial interests in developing and middle-income countries.
One of its primary goals is to connect U.S. businesses with export opportunities by facilitating partnerships and engagements with international projects. As part of this effort, USTDA is organizing the Reverse Trade Mission to enhance collaboration between the United States and Nigeria/Ghana in financial sector cybersecurity.
Other members of the nine-member delegation from Nigeria include Mr. Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, CCIE, Director-General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA); Dr. Olufemi Adeluyi from the National Talent Export Programme (NATEP); Mr. Tunbosun Alake, Commissioner of the Lagos State Ministry of Innovation, Science, and Technology; Mr. Chibuzo Efobi, Director at the Central Bank of Nigeria; Mr. John Mago from Sterling Bank; Mr. Oladejo Olawunmi, Director of Infrastructure Solutions; and Mr. Romaric Sia, Chief Security Officer at United Bank for Africa, PLC.
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