The Kano State Government, under the leadership of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, is gearing up to enact a Digitization Act and establish a comprehensive Information and Communication Technology (ICT) policy.
Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf disclosed this development at the closing of the 11th meeting of the National Council on Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy (NCCID), held at the Coronation Hall, Government House, Kano.
These initiatives according to him, aim to streamline government operations, foster efficiency, and tap into the state’s digital economy potential.
Since assuming office, Governor Abba Kabir said the administration has taken significant steps in the direction of digitization, as operations of the Kano Geographic Information System (KANGIS) have been strengthened and digitized.
Dr. Bosun Tijjani the minister of Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy outlined a strategic blueprint encompassing five pillars: knowledge, policy, infrastructure, innovation, entrepreneurship & capital (IEC)/trade.
These pillars form the foundation of the government’s strategy to enable economic growth and ICT development in Nigeria.
The Minister underscored the importance of collective responsibility in harnessing the transformative power of innovation and technology to accelerate development, positioning Nigeria at the forefront of the global digital discourse.
“We must produce world class workforce that can allow technology to thrive. We cannot deliver on our mandate as a country, if we don’t have the workforce to do so.
“Policies need to be enacted to open up communities and societies in the country and ultimately lead to the country to where it needs to be in the digital atmosphere,”He said.
