The Honourable Commissioner of the Ministry of Business Innovation and Technology joined His Excellency, Senator Uba Sani, CON, Governor of Kaduna State, in receiving the senior management team of the National Board for Technology Incubation (NBTI), led by its Director-General, Dr. Kazeem Kolawole Raji, during a engagement focused on deepening collaboration on innovation, enterprise development, and technology-driven governance.
The meeting underscored the Governor’s “clear vision and purposeful leadership” in positioning Kaduna State as a leading hub for innovation, skills development, and youth empowerment. Participants highlighted that His Excellency’s deliberate investment in data-driven governance, technology-enabled security solutions, and innovation-supporting institutions continues to place Kaduna State at the forefront of inclusive development.
Speaking during the engagement, the Director-General of NBTI commended the Governor for his forward-thinking approach and commitment to creating an enabling environment where ideas are nurtured and innovation is translated into measurable socio-economic impact.
A major highlight of the meeting was the celebration of the global achievement of Malam Al-Amin Muhammed Idris, winner of the NextGen Innovation Challenge 2025. His innovative project, Interface Africa, emerged victorious from a competitive pool of over 3,000 participants in London, United Kingdom, securing a £1.5 million investment commitment to scale clean energy solutions across the African continent.
The Kaduna State Government’s prompt approval of travel sponsorship by His Excellency was acknowledged as instrumental in enabling the State’s participation and success at the international competition, reflecting the administration’s practical support for innovation.
The Ministry praised the Governor’s people-centred leadership, noting that he consistently backs innovation with tangible support. Officials said his inclusive governance philosophy, which empowers young people and recognises excellence irrespective of background, aligns with the “Renewed Hope Agenda” of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
The Ministry of Business Innovation and Technology reaffirmed its commitment to advancing His Excellency’s vision by strengthening partnerships with NBTI and other strategic stakeholders to expand technology incubation, accelerate enterprise growth, and support the commercialisation of high-impact innovations. It added that initiatives such as establishing and equipping Institutes of Vocational Training and Skills Development across the three senatorial zones of Kaduna State remain critical pillars in a resilient, innovation-led economy.
