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Kano to renovate destroyed digital industrial park

The Kano State Government has announced plans to begin the renovation and restoration of the Digital Industrial Park (DIP), which suffered extensive damage and looting during the nationwide #endbadgovernance protest on August 1, 2024.

SolaceBase reports that the State Deputy Governor Comrade Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, who represented the Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf during a visit of the Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijjani, announced this on Monday at the Kano Government House.

This was contained in a statement issued by Press Secretary to the Deputy Governor , Ibrahim Garba Shuaibu, on Tuesday.

The statement said Gwarzo condemned the vandalism, calling it a setback to the state’s digital development and to Nigeria’s broader technological aspirations.

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He extended the government’s sympathies to the Ministry, assuring that measures were being taken to address the situation.

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He noted that security agencies, with the support of local community leaders, have recovered a significant portion of the stolen equipment.

Gwarzo further revealed that Governor Yusuf has directed the Kano State Ministry of Works and Infrastructure to carry out a comprehensive assessment of the damage and initiate repairs promptly.

“We are committed to ensuring that this crucial facility is fully operational as soon as possible”

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“We are committed to returning the facility to its full functionality, emphasizing the state’s dedication to building a thriving digital economy” the deputy governor affirmed.

 

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