Gov. Yusuf pledges e-governance act, ICT policy in Kano
Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has announced plans to enact digitization act and develop an ICT policy for the state.
This was contained in a statement issued by the governor’s spokesperson, Sanusi Bature.
The statement disclosed that the governor revealed this at the 11th meeting of the National Council on Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy (NCCID) held on Thursday at the Coronation hall, Government House, Kano.
According to the governor, these initiatives aim to bring Kano in line with the global trend of e-governance and unlock the state’s digital economic potential.
“In conformity with the global trend of digitization for accountability and transparency in governance, Kano State Government is preparing to enact digitization act for full implementation of e-governance and articulate ICT policy throughout the state,” said governor Yusuf.
Governor Yusuf said the two initiatives were aimed to ensure accuracy, efficiency, and transparency in public financial management using financial tools and software to guarantee prudance in fund utilization.
He added that since assumption of office, his administration was able to re-open the hitherto closed Informatics Institute, digitized salary payment, development of IGR payment platform with a view to block leakages, strengthen and digitizatize operations of Kano Geographic Information System (KANGIS).
The governor also requested the handing over of NCC’s digital industrial park to Kano State for effective utilization.
He reiterated his administration’s commitment to pursue undertakings that will propel Kano State to higher pedestals of socio-economic development and prosperity.
The Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijjani while speaking said the meeting was organised in line with President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda which has at its core, a recognition of the power of technology and innovation as enablers of economic growth and development.
He maintained that to accelerate the diversification of the Nigerian economy by enhancing productivity in critical sectors through technological innovation, a strategic blueprint was developed which encompasses five pillars of: knowledge, policy, infrastructure, innovation, entrepreneurship & capital (IEC)/trade.
Dr. Bosun Tijjani said each pillar is integral to government’s mission and interconnected with others, forming the foundation of the strategy of enabling economic growth and ICT development in the country.
The minister harpes on collective responsibility to harness the transformative power of Innovation and technology to accelerate development and position the country at the forefront of the global digital discourse.
