As part of efforts to tackle youth restiveness, the Kaduna State Government on Friday inaugurated the Kada Hive Innovation and Technology Hub in the state.

The government said apart from expanding the skills of youths across the state, the ICT hub was meant for the promotion of business opportunities in the state.

Governor Nasir El-Rufai, who was represented by the Deputy Governor, Hadiza Balarabe at the event, said the the initiative was part of efforts by the Kaduna State Government and the Bank of Industry in seeking to increase technology and innovation adoption by businesses in the state and the country in general.

According to the Governor, “The success of this project clearly demonstrates the endless potentials of partnerships in turning innovative ideas into concrete realities.”

He noted that as a government that believes in partnerships and collaborations, his administration would continue to work with its partners in the private and public sectors in birthing innovative ideas that create opportunities for the people of the state.

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He said, “This Technology Incubation and Innovation Centre is one of the six funded by the Bank of Industry in the country,” adding that “It is designed to provide workspace, dedicated power supply, internet connectivity and office facilities for individuals and groups in the technology and innovation business.”

“Undoubtedly, this will increase productivity and enable individuals and businesses without office buildings and facilities to pursue their dreams, create products and services. Additionally, Kada Hive Hub will improve Kaduna State’s Technology and Innovation ecosystem as it seeks to build the skills sets of those involved in technology businesses in Kaduna State.”

The Chairman, Board of Directors of BOI, Aliyu Dikko said that the bank in the struggle to advanced the country’s economy decided to initiate the project jointly with the state government, stressing that the “technology hub is meant to provide skills development and thus creating new technology among Kaduna youths”.

According to him, “The Bank’s mission is to transform the Nigerian economy,” adding that “high technology adoption is a potential enabler for nation’s growth.”