Anambra State has activated 25 public Wi-Fi sites across the region, marking a major step in its digital transformation agenda.
The initiative provides free internet access in key public areas, aiming to bridge the digital divide and promote economic inclusion.
Dubbed “Solution WiFi,” the project is a flagship effort of Governor Chukwuma Soludo’s administration and fulfils his campaign pledge to democratise internet access for students, traders, civil servants, and residents.
Managing Director of the Anambra State Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Agency, Fred Agbata announced the rollout during an engagement with the Nigeria Union of Journalists in Awka.
He described the public Wi-Fi sites as “lifelines” essential for a modern, competitive society.
“These hotspots are not just infrastructure; they are lifelines which democratise internet access,” Agbata stated.
He said; “This initiative is about bridging information divides and fostering inclusion, ensuring that every citizen can participate in the digital economy.”
The live sites are strategically located in high-traffic public spaces, including Aroma Junction, Eke Awka Market, the ABS Bus Stand, the Jerome Udorji Secretariat, the State House of Assembly, and several educational institutions such as Nwafor Orizu College of Education and the College of Health, Obosi.
Read Also: Startup Consultative Forum Elects National Representatives
The rollout also extends to various student lodges, recognising the crucial need for connectivity among young people.
Agbata noted that the Wi-Fi project is part of a broader state-wide digitisation drive. He revealed that the State Executive Council (EXCO) meetings have been fully digitised, transitioning from paper-based processes to a digital platform.
“This initiative has cascaded into various Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs), making civil service operations faster and smarter through the digital platforms provided by our agency,” he explained.
Agbata said that “the Anambra State ICT Agency was established to lead this digital transformation, with a mandate to make the vision of ‘Everything technology, technology everywhere’ a reality.”
The overarching goal, Agbata said, is to create a “smart, liveable, and prosperous” state where technology underpins governance and citizen engagement.
Agbata urged journalists to play their part in promoting the vision, saying:“Tell the stories, ask the hard questions, and together, let us keep shaping a narrative of hope, innovation, and transformation.”