The Anambra State Government has unveiled its Digital Anambra Handbook 2026, an integrated digital resource designed to improve access to government information and services through artificial intelligence.
The initiative, launched by the Anambra State ICT Agency, connects residents to 35 live digital platforms, 29 ministry and agency websites, and 14 service areas, with an AI-powered assistant, NORA, serving as the central point of interaction.
The handbook is designed to simplify access to government services, enabling citizens to obtain information, make enquiries and navigate public services without having to visit multiple government offices or websites.
Speaking at the unveiling in Awka, Chukwuemeka Fred Agbata, the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Anambra State ICT Agency, said the initiative was part of the state’s efforts to build an integrated digital system that showcases its investments in technology and improves public access to governance.
He explained that the agency had spent the past year developing the digital infrastructure and training NORA to respond to enquiries relating to government services and activities.
Agbata said the platform would enable citizens and other users to see the digital transformation projects being implemented by Governor Chukwuma Soludo’s administration.
The AI assistant, whose name is associated with the Igbo expression Chimnora, is designed to interact with users, answer questions and guide them to relevant government information and services.
During the demonstration, NORA responded to questions and requests from participants, showcasing its capacity to support digital engagement between citizens and government.
Agbata said the assistant was still being developed and trained to improve its responses and expand its capabilities. He also disclosed that the ICT Agency operates both internal and external versions of NORA, with the broader objective of automating government processes and making public services more accessible.
The handbook covers key areas of government activity, including healthcare, justice, revenue, transportation, infrastructure, business, grievance reporting and youth development. It provides a central access point to the state’s digital platforms, allowing residents, businesses and other stakeholders to navigate available services more easily.
The agency’s Public Relations Officer, Angela Nwanodu, described the initiative as a significant step in the state’s digital transformation drive. She said the platform demonstrated how artificial intelligence could be deployed to make government information and services more accessible to citizens.
The unveiling reinforces Governor Soludo’s ambition of positioning Anambra as an AI- and digital-first state under his administration’s Everything Technology and Technology Everywhere agenda.
The Digital Anambra Handbook is available online at https://smart.anambrastate.gov.ng/solutions, where users can explore the state’s digital platforms and interact with NORA.
