Edo State Digital Governance & Data Management Agency – Leading Edo State’s Digital Transformation

Leading
Edo State’s
Digital Transformation

Who We Are

Edo State Digital Governance and Data Management Agency (Edo DiDA) is Edo State’s government agency at the forefront of Edo State’s digital transformation journey.
It was set up by Executive Order by His Excellency, the Governor of Edo State in July 2023 to build sustainable digital and data capabilities and services to better serve people, especially the most marginalized communities

Our Mission

To build sustainable digital and data capabilities to empower the government with data-driven decision-making and deliver efficient public services to our citizens.

Our Vision

To lead Edo’s digital transformation through accessible, effective and sustainable data and digital public services.

What We Are Set To Do

Support the strengthening of the wider digital ecosystem in the State.

Enable evidence-based policymaking and improved public service delivery across the State through data management.

Establish standards for digital and data service delivery and ensure adherence to them.

Demonstrate best practices in digital and data service delivery; support the State’s MDAs to adopt them for service delivery.

What We Are Set To Do

Support the strengthening of the wider digital ecosystem in the State.

Enable evidence-based policymaking and improved public service delivery across the State through data management.

Establish standards for digital and data service delivery and ensure adherence to them.

Demonstrate best practices in digital and data service delivery; support the State’s MDAs to adopt them for service delivery.

Our Journey

May 2023

Digital Landscape Assessment Report

Conducted a Digital Landscape Assessment, identifying Edo’s digital capabilities and growth opportunities.

July 2023

The Agency Established and installed

Edo DiDA was established by Executive Order. Osa Bazuaye was appo inted as the Managing Director.

September 2023

Agency Formal Kickoff

The Agency formally kicks off with notable initiatives including design sprints (capability building of civil and public servants in user-centred design)

July 2024

Edo DiDA approved by Edo Executive Council

The Executive Council approved the formation of the Agency after reviewing the Bill. Bill is passing through the House of Assembly.

Our Impact

Digital

Developed EduCert, a digital solution for registry and credentialing in the Education sector.

Developing the Edo Business Connect platform, enabling MSMEs to access government support (loans, grants, training), lodge complaints and get resolutions.

Developed digital standards to ensure high-quality state service delivery.

Capacity building

Certified 200 civil servants in DHIS2.

Trained over 100 civil servants in problem-solving using design sprints.

Partnerships

Collaborated with NYSC and Mastercard Foundation to enhance digital talent and service delivery.

Data

Established a data for governance portal to enable data-informed decision-making in the governor’s office and key MDAs.

Onboarded 24 MDAs (28% of the total) onto the data for governance portal

Implemented 2 data management, analytics, and intelligence platforms

Integrated high-velocity (live) data from 17 MDAs.

Collected 10,200 citizen-reported events across rural communities in 3 senatorial districts

Edo State Data for Governance Platform

The Edo State Data for Governance platform streamlines the collection, verification, storage, visualization, and use of data from citizens and government agencies to enhance decision-making.
The platform utilizes the DHIS2 for quick and efficient data submission, including real-time feedback, pictures, videos, and geographical coordinates. It supports secure data management both on-premise and in the cloud, offering easy-to-use analytics tools for insightful data comparisons.