Kano Governor Reopens Informatics Institute
Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has reopened the State Informatics Institute in Kura, originally established by Senator Rabi’u Musa Kwankwaso during his second tenure.
In a statement issued by Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, the Governor’s spokesperson, Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf described the reopening of the Institute as pivotal, reigniting the flames of innovation, technology, and education in Kano State.
The Governor highlighted that the Institute, founded in 2012, was envisioned as a hub for learning, innovation, and skills development in information technology, with the aim of training youth in the digital skills necessary to compete in today’s rapidly evolving global digital economy.
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Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf expressed satisfaction with the success of the Institute’s graduates, many of whom have made significant strides in their careers across various parastatals, MDAs, and companies nationwide.
He lamented the previous administration’s neglect of the Institute, which resulted in the loss of valuable opportunities to equip thousands of youth with IT skills, a fundamental pillar of the modern economy.
The Governor announced that 250 beneficiaries have been enrolled in the Institute’s latest training program, where they will receive three months of instruction in various IT skills, gaining both essential knowledge and practical experience in key areas of information technology.
To further improve staff welfare, Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf revealed that the government has secured 50 additional 3- and 2-bedroom housing units from the Federal Mortgage Bank, complementing the existing staff quarters.
He urged all stakeholders to collaborate in ensuring that the Institute achieves its full potential, empowering the youth and securing a future for Kano State marked by technological innovation, economic growth, and limitless opportunities.
