Kano govt reopens Informatics Institute with 250 students

The Kano government has reopened the Informatics Institute, Kura, with 250 new intakes for continuation of academic activities.

The institute was closed down by the administration of former Gov. Abdullahi Ganduje in the past eight years.

Gov. Abba Kabir-Yusuf made the declaration during the formal presentation of Letters of Admission to the 250 new students on Thursday in Kura.

He said the school would begin academic activities without delay and reitrated his commitment to reopen all institutions of learning shut down by the previous administration in the state.

The governor said the institute, established 12 years ago by former Gov. Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, was designed to train youths in information technology to avail them of opportunities to rise to the challenges of modern communication technology.

“This moment is significant because we are concerned about the issue of education and information technology in Kano State.

“Let me also inform you that many graduates of the institute have made significant strides in their careers and are employed in various parastals, companies, and ministries not only in Kano State but across the globe.

“The institute is designed to meet the requirements and enhance the digital economy,” he said.

According to Kabir-Yusuf, the reopening of the institute aligns with his administration’s broader vision for the digital economy in the state.

“The institute has played a significant role in advancing information technology in the Northern region, contributing to the professional development of the students and enhancing their impact on key sectors of the economy,” he said.

While congratulating the staff and students of the institute, Kabir-Yusuf pledged more support to fasttrack sustainable development of the school.

“Let me assure all our students and indeed the citizens of the state that this institute will once again be the centre of excellence where our young people will be trained in different aspects of information technology, empowering them to become leaders in the digital economy, by the grace of Allah.”.

Also speaking, the director of the institute, Mutassim Uba-Adamu, while announcing the commencement of academic activities, pledged to attain higher academic accreditation for the institute.

Uba-Adamu said the institute would begin an adult literacy program among other IT-relevant courses.

He listed the courses to include Information and Communication Technology; Machine Learning; Robotics; Intercom Installations; Security Door Installation; Fire Alarm Installations; CCTV and VSAT Installations; and Wire and Wireless Installation, among others.

While calling for the restoration of staff salaries, Uba-Adamu advocated for the recruitment of qualified teachers in the institute.

The Commissioner for Science and Technology, Tajuddeen Zaura, said the institute was focussing on Infor-Tech-related courses to brighten the future of the younger generation.