Kano State awards ₦27.8bn for ICT and CBT centres

The Kano State Government has awarded contracts totaling ₦27.8 billion for the construction of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and Computer-Based Test (CBT) centres. These facilities will be established across all 44 Local Government Areas in the state.

According to the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Mohammed Tajo-Othman, the initiative aims to expand access to digital learning, e-examinations, and technology skills for youth at the grassroots level. Each centre is planned to be equipped with 300 computers, a high-capacity internet server network, and a reliable power supply system utilizing the national grid, solar energy, and standby generators.

The project is expected to be completed within 16 to 18 weeks. Awarded companies include Odaleg Properties and Constructions Limited, Aytaam Construction Limited, Trusted Development, KODAK PRIME, VIND R&D PARTNERSHIP Limited, and CORNERSTONE CONSTRUCTION & ENGINEERING Limited.