Solution Innovation District (SID) welcomed members of the Anambra State House of Assembly Committee on Signage, ICT and Innovation Matters on today for an official familiarisation and legislative oversight visit.

The delegation was led by the Deputy Chairman of the Committee, Hon. Mimi Ifeoma Azikiwe, who represented the Chairman, Hon. Patrick Udoba. The visit provided an opportunity for the Honourable Members to gain deeper insight into SID’s operations, achievements, ongoing programmes, and strategic vision for positioning Anambra State as a leading innovation and technology hub in Africa.

During the engagement, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Innovation and Business Incubation and Chief Executive Officer of SID, Ms. Chinwe Okoli, highlighted the District’s progress, flagship initiatives, and long-term vision of building the Silicon Valley of Africa.

She outlined SID’s work in digital skills development, startup incubation, talent development, technology adoption, and ecosystem building, emphasising the District’s role in translating Anambra State’s entrepreneurial strengths into a competitive, technology-driven economy.

Through initiatives such as the 1 Million Anambra Digital Tribe (1MADT), Code Anambra, and its startup incubation programmes, SID continues to expand access to digital opportunities, nurture innovation, and prepare Ndi Anambra to compete in the global digital economy.

SID acknowledged the visionary leadership and sustained commitment of the Governor of Anambra State, Prof. Chukwuma Charles Soludo, CFR, whose administration has prioritised technology, innovation, digital skills development, and youth empowerment as key pillars of economic transformation.

Guided by the Governor’s Everything Technology, Technology Everywhere agenda, SID is working to build an ecosystem that develops globally competitive talent, supports homegrown startups, attracts technology enterprises, creates quality jobs, and positions Anambra as a destination for innovation and investment.

The District remains committed to advancing this vision by developing local talent for global opportunities and building a sustainable digital economy that creates prosperity for Ndi Anambra.

Legislative Support and Institutional Collaboration:

The Honourable Members expressed their appreciation for SID’s progress and the transformative vision guiding its operations. They recognised the District’s growing contribution to youth empowerment, technology development, and the strengthening of Anambra State’s digital economy.

The Chairman of the Committee states that this  engagement provides an opportunity to discuss the importance of legislative support, strategic partnerships, effective resource utilisation, accountability, and institutional collaboration in accelerating the state’s innovation agenda.

Members of the delegation included Hon. Mimi Ifeoma Azikiwe, Hon. Jude Akpua, Hon. Barr. Obi Calistus Nweke, Hon. Jude Chimezie Ngobili, and Hon. Jude Umennajiego.

SID appreciates the Committee’s interest in its work and recognises the important role of the Legislature in providing oversight, facilitating enabling policies, supporting strategic investments, and strengthening the institutional framework required for sustainable, innovation-led development.

The District looks forward to deepening collaboration with the Anambra State House of Assembly to accelerate technology adoption, support enterprise development, expand digital opportunities, and advance the vision of making Anambra State a leading innovation hub in Africa.