09/08/2024
His Royal Highness, the Emir of Kano, Alhaji Sunusi Lamido Sunusi, alongside Kano state government officials, including the Honorable Commissioner for Science and Technology, Alhaji Tajjuddeen Othman; Special Adviser on Digital and Creative Economy, Dr. Bashir Abdu Muzakar ; and Honorable Commissioner for Information, Baba Halilu Dantiye, visited the Digital Industrial Park that was vandalized by some misguided youths during the end Bad Governance Protest.
In his address, the Emir expressed his sympathy to the Kano state government, federal government, Ministry of Communications, and the people of Kano state over the destruction of the park. He highlighted that the facility was established to empower millions of young people with digital skills and computer literacy, enabling them to secure employment and become self-reliant.
Regrettably, some individuals had misled the youths, encouraging them to engage in destructive activities and offering them money to burn and destroy the facility. The Emir emphasized the need for reform and ensured that efforts are being made to ensure the center is utilized for the benefit of the youths, promoting sustainable development in Kano state.