The Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) has commended the Kano State Government, under the leadership of His Excellency Engineer Abba Kabir Yusuf, for its youth-focused programs, support for educational development, and nurturing young talents in the state.
A statement issued on Monday, signed by the Executive Director of CITAD, YZ Ya’u, said the gesture will lay the foundation for a skilled workforce equipped to tackle the challenges of the 21st century economy.
It would be recalled that the Kano State Government on Monday, February 5, 2024, invited some talented youth with innovative ideas in the state to the government house to showcase their innovative products. And out of the young ideas invited by the state government through the office of the Honorable Commissioner of Education, Umar Haruna Doguwa, four of the CITAD mentees were awarded scholarships to further their education at various universities outside the country.
The statement said: “As part of its contribution to education and nurturing young talents in the country, CITAD has established the Children Creativity Centre (3Cs), where it provides young talents with all the necessary tools and materials to prototype their ideas. This hub serves as an ecosystem for turning ideas into businesses. To ensure these ideas are turned into reality, CITAD also provides mentorship and guidance for the young talents to ensure these ideas are not wasted or remain in the brains of these young talents.”
“Investing in young talents and innovative ideas is an investment for the future, and by providing financial assistance and recognition, the government empowers these young minds to reach their full potential and contribute meaningfully to society. We are confident that they will become leaders who inspire positive change and make a lasting impact on the world. This gesture, if maintained, will play a significant role in nurturing the next generation of leaders and innovators.”
The statement noted that out of the dozens of ideas being incubated by CITAD, Hussain Muhammad Nawat and Hassan Muhammad Nawat, Nafi’u Ibrahim Mustapha, and Mu’azzam Sani, who developed Water DC Cooking Gas, Architectural Modeling Airport, and Security Drone, respectively, were all awarded scholarships to advance their education abroad.
