Anambra plans tracker for state infrastructure’s monitoring, maintenance

The Anambra State Government is preparing to launch a digital platform called “DocTracker” in the coming weeks, which will monitor and maintain state infrastructure from the contract award stage to completion and beyond. This platform, developed by the Anambra State Information and Communication Technology Agency, aims to provide a centralized hub for government, contractors, and residents to collaborate and ensure accountability, sustainability, and feedback regarding the infrastructure's status.

The platform's primary goal is to strengthen the ownership of state infrastructure by Anambra State residents, aligning with Governor Chukwuma Soludo's mantra that every kobo of Anambra's money is dedicated to serving the people, or Ndi Anambra. Anambra State Commissioner for Works, Okey Ezeobi, emphasized during a review of the DocTracker platform that all projects undertaken by the state government are public infrastructure owned by the people, who have the right to protect and utilize them.

The platform is designed to gather feedback and reviews from road users and other residents on the infrastructure's performance over time. By doing so, it fosters a sense of ownership and allows the state to address any issues promptly. The Managing Director of Anambra State ICT Agency, Chukwuemeka Fred Agbata, highlighted that DocTracker integrates project tracking and maintenance for accountability, monitoring, and public ownership.

In addition to the platform's launch, the Ministry of Works staff is currently undergoing training by the ICT Agency to equip them with the necessary information technology skills needed to effectively discharge their mandate. This concerted effort aims to ensure that the DocTracker platform serves its intended purpose of meeting the collective aspirations of Ndi Anambra concerning public infrastructure.