Old Anambra government house becomes innovation district
The Anambra State Government is transforming its old Government House into the permanent site for the Solution Innovation District. The facility will serve as a hub for innovators, technologists, entrepreneurs, and government agencies, aiming to provide solutions to both local and global challenges. Governor Chukwuma Soludo emphasized that the project aligns with his administration’s focus on technology and digital integration. The initiative seeks to foster a thriving digital ecosystem for the state’s growing population of developers and entrepreneurs.
What we know
- The old Government House, once the state’s administrative center, is being converted into the Solution Innovation District.
- Governor Chukwuma Soludo conducted an on-the-spot inspection, highlighting the project's alignment with his technology-driven philosophy.
- The district is designed to rival Silicon Valley in infrastructure and output, covering between 12 and 13 hectares.
- Construction is in its first phase, with a high-intensity schedule to complete initial structures within the next few weeks.
- The government aims to centralize innovation and integrate digital solutions across the local economy and governance.
