Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr Bosun Tijani, has condemned the wanton destruction and looting of the yet-to-be commissioned Digital Industrial Park in Kano State.
The Park, developed by the Nigeria Communications Commission (NCC) was scheduled to be commissioned on the 8th of August.
However, scores of protesters, on Thursday, invaded the park and looted equipment worth billions of naira after breaking into offices.
Reacting to the development, the minister, in a post on X, expressed sadness, pointing out that the park already slated for commissioning,was designed to support the technical talent accelerator (3MTT).
“Alongside 3MTT, this building is set to host our buildathon holiday maker programme for secondary school kids starting next week.
“A slight setback for our journey to deepening our workforce for technology while creating job opportunities for the youth. Millions of Naira down the drain,” he stated.
21st Century Chronicle reports that the park is the only one for North West Nigeria. Similar parks are to be developed by the commission in each of the geopolitical zones.
