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Governor Chukwuma Soludo has commissioned Solution Innovation District take-off center that will function as its technology incubation centre.

The centre will drive the digital tribe in the state in line with the vision of Governor Soludo as outlined in his manifesto.

After commissioning the centre, Governor Soludo inspected the different segments in the centre such as Co-working space, Digital Skills training lad, robotics lad, executive co-working space, training hall among others.

Governor Soludo said that the essence of the innovation district is to prepare millions of Anambra youths to take control of today.

He asked the youths to look out for opportunities in every disruptive change, saying that only those who plan, work towards it can control the future.

While emphasizing that the greatest resource of Anambra is her human capital, the Governor reaffirmed the readiness of his administration to mine, harness and put them to maximum use.

He recalled that part of his manifesto is to create a digital tribe, adding that the innovation district will be mainstreamed down to other urban cities and grassroots.

The Governor maintained that time demands government at all levels to double their efforts in providing quality governance and assured greater commitment to giving the youths of Anambra a bright future.

The Anambra State Commissioner for Industry, Mr Christian Udechukwu in his remark said that the industry to partner with Solution Innovation District to enthrone the digital tribe with innovations and creativity.

Earlier, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Innovation and Business Incubation, Miss Chinwe Okoli said that the Solution Innovation District take-off center will create jobs and engage youths meaningfully.

She said that business ideas will be incubated, the existing ones will be provided with technical support to grow better while many will be trained in digital skills to meet the demands of the 21st century technological innovations.

The event climaxed with the presentation of laptops by the Governor to the successful participants of Level Up Anambra Cohorts one and two.

Top government functionaries, Transition Committee Chairmen, and youths from across the state attended the event.

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