Kano state government has embraced the world of computer with the purchase and distribution of over 3,500 computers to tertiary institutions in the state to fast-track economic development.
The flood of computers, according to the state governor, Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje, is part of efforts to build IT capacity among youth.
Dr. Ganduje, who opened this year’s Nigeria Digital Innovation Conference at Bayero University, Kano, organized by Center for Cyber Awareness and Development (CECAD) in conjunction with the Nigerian Communications Commission, (NCC) said that his government is encouraging students to be computer literate.
He said that is also part of broad initiatives to leverage on the ICT sector to fast track economic development even as he said: “the state government would continue to partner with all relevant agencies within and outside the state to support digital innovation by students.”
Governor Ganduje made it clear that his government would continue to enhance efficient and transparent governance, adding that he has institutionalized biometric registration of all civil servants and revolutionized its revenue generation machinery.
According to him, such move wuld enable the state government attain its developmental goals.
The Minister of Communications, Barrister Abdurraheem Abebayo Shittu said that his ministry is committed to providing an enabling environment for Nigerians, especially youths to excel in digital innovation.
He promised that his ministry will support Kano state government in promoting e-governance as well as in maximizing digital opportunities for the people.
The Executive Vice Chairman, Nigerian Communications Commission, Professor Umar G. Dambatta, said that the commission will facilitate broadband penetration, centered on competition and inclusive ICT growth.
He advised the Kano state government to expand broad band spectrum infrastructure mainly in rural parts of the state, to promote economic and related development activities.
Highlights of the occasion, whose theme is: “Building a new Nigeria in a digital economy,” include presentation of an award to Governor Ganduje for “Adoption of ICT for Efficiency in Governance.” [myad]
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