Deputy gov: Uba Sani working to make Kaduna IT hub

Kaduna State Deputy Governor, Dr Hadiza Balarabe, says Governor Uba Sani is focused on making Kaduna State a beacon of technological innovation and business excellence, by fostering partnerships and gender inclusivity.

Balarabe said the governor is also deepening the penetration of broadband and other infrastructure in order to make Kaduna State a major IT hub of ideas that will give birth to innovations.

The deputy governor said this at the Arewa Ladies 4Tech Alumni Hangout held in Kaduna on Wednesday, March 19, 2025.

She noted that the governor’s efforts have not gone unnoticed, saying: “Only a few weeks ago, our governor and state received the Broadband Infrastructure Excellence Award for pioneering broadband friendly policies from the National Broadband Alliance of Nigeria (NBAN).”

While emphasising the critical role of technology, Balarabe stated that “the digital revolution is no longer a distant dream; it is our current reality, and it is a reality that we must embrace wholeheartedly.”

Balarabe commended ArewaLadies4Tech partners for empowering women in technology, adding: “Your determination and resilience are not only transforming individual lives but are also significantly contributing to the technological advancement of Kaduna State and Nigeria as a whole.”

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The deputy governor stated that Kaduna State is also striving to promote women empowerment and gender equality because women play a vital role in driving economic growth and development.

She said: “Governor Uba Sani’s administration is committed to providing women with the necessary support and resources that will enable them succeed.

“We are committed to providing the necessary resources, infrastructure, and policies that will facilitate innovation, inclusive growth, and global competitiveness.”

Also speaking at the event, the Kaduna State Commissioner of Business Innovation and Technology, Patience Fakai, said the event was not just the celebration of the over 5000 participants who benefitted from the ArewaLadies4Tech Project, but the collective progress in advancing technology and innovation in the state.

The commissioner commended the Data Science Nigeria (DSN) and Google for making the ArewaLadies4Tech initiative possible, and all other stakeholders empowering women in technology.

The Star