Anambra, Lagos and and Enugu state have been listed as top three Nigeria’s states in the 2025 e-Governance Report.
This report was published by the Panorama and the Commonwealth Institute of Advanced Professional Studies Governance Performance Index, on Wednesday.
Following thorough evaluations of criterias, including website security, up-to-date content, public engagement, availability of online services, policy updates, and user accessibility, Anambra ranked alongside Enugu and Lagos.
The three states were named to be leading in the adoption and implementation of e-governance practices that foster accountability, transparency, and improved service delivery.
Many dignitaries of Anambra state have reacted to this recognition, including the Managing Director/CEO of the Anambra State ICT Agency, Chukwuemeka Agbata, who said the report is a welcome validation of the efforts the leadership of the state governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, are making to ensure that Anambra state is repositioned as a liveable and prosperous smart mega-city.
“This is not just about being tech-savvy. It’s about using digital tools to create real impact — making the government more accessible, responsive, and transparent. Anambra is building a digital future that works for everyone.
“For Anambra, this recognition serves both as a milestone and a motivation to scale new heights.
“As the journey continues, Anambra remains focused on setting the pace for e-governance in Nigeria in line with the governor’s mantra of ‘Everything Technology & Technology Everywhere,” he said.
The Director of CIAPS, Prof. Anthony Kila, stressed that; “The centrality of e-governance allows us to assess the performance of state governments in the country. How the government treats the digital world says a lot about them.”
He further recommended that all states should make efforts to train public servants, maintain digital platforms effectively, and build user-friendly systems that keep citizens informed and empowered.
