The Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani. Has cried out on the destruction of a technology hub in Kano. Which is to be launched in few days.
The Digital Innovation Park is designed to support Nigeria’s technical talent accelerator program (3MTT). It was reportedly said to have been set ablaze and looted during the protests on Thursday.
Tijani stated in a post via X that: “Sad to learn that our Digital Innovation Park in Kano slated for launch next week to support our technical talent accelerator (3MTT) has been set ablaze and looted by protesters,” Thursday.
The incident occurred as part of unrest in Kano. The protesters targeted the yet to be commissioned Nigeria Communication Commission Industrial Park.
Tijani listed the act of this destruction on planned initiatives.
He said: “Alongside #3MTT, this building is set to host our buildathon holiday maker programme for secondary school kids starting next week.”
The minister said the damage is a setback for the journey to deepening the workforce for technology and creating job opportunities for the youth.
Tijani said: “Millions of Naira down the drain.”
