In response to the recent vandalism and looting of the Nigeria Communication Commission (NCC) Industrial Park in Kano, Bosun Tijani, minister of Communication, Innovation, and Digital Economy, has assured the local tech community that efforts are underway to restore the damaged facility.
Tijani took to X (formerly Twitter) to address the aftermath of the attack, sharing a video of a recent #3MTT Hackathon held in Kano and reaffirming his commitment to the region’s tech talent leveraging the Kano ICT Park.
“To our @3MTTNigeria community and all the amazing young talent in #Kano, your dreams are valid! This was just a few weeks ago at our #3MTT Hackathon in Kano,” Tijani wrote.
He further stated, “We are already getting support to make sure the park is renovated for your use.” This affirmation aims to reassure local youth and stakeholders that the destruction will not impede the future plans for the Kano ICT Park, which was intended to enhance digital innovation and job creation in the northwest.
The incident, which occurred during the widespread #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria protests demanding better governance, has drawn attention to the need for heightened security measures around such essential infrastructure.
While the NCC has yet to provide a detailed response or timeline for the park’s restoration, Tijani’s pledge to revitalise the facility is a positive step towards sustaining the momentum for technological advancement in Kano.
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