In the heart of Kano, a once-silent building is humming again—not with noise, but with potential.
What was once a smouldering shell after the August 2024 protests is now a beacon of resilience and rebirth.
On Wednesday, July 2, 2025, the Federal Government of Nigeria, with the backing of IHS Nigeria, officially recommissioned the Kano Digital Industrial Park, restoring what many feared was lost—a future for thousands of young Nigerians yearning to participate in the digital economy.
But this wasn’t just a ribbon-cutting ceremony. It was a declaration. A bold affirmation that Nigeria’s digital journey cannot and will not be derailed.
A Vision Reborn
Representing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Dr. Bosun Tijani, minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, led dignitaries and guests in unveiling the rebuilt facility.
The event was a celebration of collaboration, innovation, and an unshakable commitment to inclusion in the country’s digital transformation.
Among those present were Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, deputy governor of Kano State, standing in for the Executive Governor; the Emir of Kano, represented by Jarman Kano, Amb. Ahmed Umar OON; Dr. Aminu Maida, executive vice chairman/CEO of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC); senior IHS Nigeria executives; and key figures from across Nigeria’s public and private sectors.
“This is not just infrastructure,” said Dr. Maida, as he surveyed the renovated tech park. “This is a statement. A signal that Kano—and indeed Northern Nigeria—will not be left behind in the digital revolution. We are building not just skills, but futures.”
The Power of Corporate Citizenship
The transformation would not have been possible without the swift and generous intervention of IHS Nigeria, which funded the park’s complete refurbishment. The company stepped in when others stood still, embracing its role not just as a tower company, but as a partner in nation-building.
Kazeem Oladepo, chief operating officer of IHS Nigeria, said the decision to restore the park was driven by more than corporate social responsibility—it was about fulfilling a shared dream.
“We didn’t just fix a broken building,” he explained. “We reignited hope. We created a space where young people can dream in code, design, data, and possibility.”
This isn’t IHS Nigeria’s first investment in Nigeria’s digital future. It comes just weeks after the Ilorin Innovation Hub, West Africa’s largest of its kind, began operations—another testament to IHS’s growing commitment to nurturing talent, creating jobs, and supporting innovation from the grassroots.
A Park Reimagined for a Digital Generation
Now fully restored, the Kano Digital Industrial Park is outfitted with state-of-the-art training labs, modern digital infrastructure, high-speed connectivity, and upgraded power systems. It’s also equipped to support the government’s 3 Million Technical Talent (3MTT) program, helping train the next generation of software developers, engineers, data analysts, and tech entrepreneurs across the North.
According to Deputy Governor Gwarzo,
“This isn’t just about buildings—it’s about ambition. Kano is positioning itself as the digital capital of Northern Nigeria. We are deeply grateful to IHS Nigeria for seeing our vision and helping us rebuild—faster, stronger, better.”
A Future Forged in Collaboration
Minister Bosun Tijani underscored the deeper symbolism of the day. “This recommissioning is about more than resilience. It’s about what’s possible when government and private sector work as partners. Together, we are building a future that doesn’t just wait for talent—it cultivates it.”
He praised IHS Nigeria’s leadership in supporting inclusive, scalable initiatives that provide access to digital opportunities, especially for young Nigerians in underserved communities.
More Than Steel and Screens—A Promise Kept
The relaunch of the Kano Digital Industrial Park is proof that Nigeria’s tech revolution isn’t confined to Lagos or Abuja. It’s spreading, healing, and transforming communities once considered peripheral to innovation.
Through its work in Kano and beyond, IHS Nigeria has become more than a telecom infrastructure provider. It is emerging as a national partner in shaping a digital future that works for all, not just the privileged few.
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