Millions of naira down the drain, minister laments Kano NCC park looting

• Published On: 01 August 2024 at 17:11

Dr. 'Bosun Tijani, Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, has expressed concern about the destruction of a technological hub in Kano just days before its scheduled inauguration.

The Digital Innovation Park, which was created to promote Nigeria's technical talent accelerator program (3MTT), was reportedly set on fire and looted during Thursday's protests.

"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," Tijani wrote in a blog post on Thursday.

The incident occurred as part of larger disturbance in Kano, as demonstrators targeted the Nigeria Communication Commission Industrial Park, which has yet to be commissioned.

Tijani emphasised the immediate impact of the destruction on planned efforts.

"Alongside #3MTT, this building is set to host our buildathon holiday maker programme for secondary school kids starting next week," said the administrator.

The minister described the damage as a setback in the effort to strengthen the workforce for technology and create job possibilities for youth.

"Millions of naira down the drain," Tijani stated.