The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Anambra State Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Agency, Mr. Chukwuemeka Fred Agbata, had said the agency is ready help the state take its place in the ICT world.
Agbata who has been behind several innovations in the government of Prof Chukwuma Soludo in terms of ICT said the agency will be happy to begin a partnership with any secondary school that is ready to develop computer applications.
He stated this during an challenge hosted for secondary school students in Anambra, by Bossladylaw Law chambers, owned by Barr Orbby Agwuncha, an Abuja based legal practitioner.
Agbata who was the keynote speaker at the event said: “Many people go to their graves afraid to try.
“There is never a special time to start a business—it’s your business, and the time is now.
“The presentations made by the students, particularly those who pitched tech solutions are so wonderful.
“Anambra ICT Agency is open to partnering with secondary schools to develop solution-oriented apps and technologies. We encourage interested schools to reach out to the agency for collaboration.
Earlier, students of competing schools presented computer applications built by them for the challenge.
Vice Chancellor of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Prof Charles Esimone, represented by Prof Angela Ufele commended the group for bringing the challenge to Anambra, and also hosting the event in the institution.
