The Benue Digital Infrastructure Company (BDIC) PLC has been nationally recognised as the “Best State ICT Agency” at the Nigeria GovTech Public Service Awards 2025, held at the Presidential Villa in Abuja.
The award celebrates BDIC’s outstanding role in driving digital governance and public service innovation in Benue State.
Owoicho Igoji, Chief of Staff and Special Adviser to the MD/CEO of BDIC received the award on behalf of Gbande-Hembaor Terwase, the Managing Director.
Speaking on behalf of the leadership of the Benue Digital Infrastructure Company, Igoji highlighted BDIC’s pioneering digital government framework, which includes the e-parliament platform enhancing legislative transparency and advanced e-health services expanding healthcare accessibility.
Others are the comprehensive e-learning programmes improving educational reach. These initiatives have significantly increased efficiency, transparency, and citizen engagement in Benue’s public service.
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The award, therefore, recognises BDIC’s strategic partnership with Galaxy Backbone Ltd., which has enabled broadband expansion and robust government data security.
The company’s efforts are strongly supported by Governor Hyacinth Alia’s Administration through the Ministry of ICT and Digital Economy under Kwaghgba Amande, which has prioritised infrastructure development, ICT training, cybersecurity and digital literacy campaigns empowering, over 40,000 civil servants.
The National GovTech Conference and Awards 2025, themed “Redefining Possibilities: Harnessing Emerging Technologies for Public Service Delivery and Socio-Economic Development,” brought together government officials, technology innovators, and development partners to celebrate digital excellence in Nigeria’s public sector.
Other distinguished awardees included Governor Umar Namadi of Jigawa State; Governor Umaru Fintiri of Adamawa State; and the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) under Charles Anosike, a Professor and Director-General.
Benue State’s digital transformation success, led by BDIC, sets a national benchmark and propels Nigeria’s path towards becoming Africa’s digital powerhouse.
