Institute of Information and Communication Technology Nkanu West, Enugu State (Establishment) Bill, 2024

The bill's key objectives include fostering digital innovation, entrepreneurship, and startup incubation to stimulate economic growth. It seeks to promote job creation and economic diversification by equipping youths with relevant ICT skills while supporting digital literacy and inclusion, particularly among women, persons with disabilities, and rural communities. The center is intended to serve as a hub for ICT education, innovation, research, and digital entrepreneurship, collaborating with both public and private institutions locally and internationally to advance Nigeria’s digital transformation agenda.

Strategically, the center will address regional imbalances in access to ICT facilities and training, providing job opportunities for over 60% of Nigeria’s population under the age of 30, thereby tackling youth unemployment. Enugu State was chosen as the location due to its abundance of academic institutions, skilled manpower, and a peaceful environment conducive to learning and innovation