Secures $50,000 worth of cloud credits for startups
Kano State has leapt in Nigeria’s 2025 Subnational Climate Governance Performance Ranking.
Its rise from 35th position last year to an impressive fourth place marks one of the most remarkable improvements ever achieved by any state in the country’s climate governance history.
This was contained in a statement issued by the governor’s spokesperson, Sanusi Bature Dawakin, yesterday.
According to the statement, the outstanding performance reflects the governor’s visionary leadership.
Representing Governor Abba Yusuf at the official unveiling of the 2025 ranking in Abuja, the Commissioner for Environment and Climate Change, Dr Dahiru Hashim, said the recognition underscores his principal’s steadfast commitment to sustainable development and responsible environmental management.
Besides, the state has also recorded a major leap in its digital transformation journey, as the Kano State Information Technology Development Agency (KASITDA) secured $50,000 worth of cloud credits for top-performing startups at the HEAT Hackathon 2025.
In another statement by the spokespersons, the event was held on October 11, 2025, at the E-Health Africa Auditorium, Kano.
The programme, first of its kind in Kano’s history, was organised under the Digital Transformation Agenda of Governor Yusuf, as part of his administration’s commitment to building a vibrant innovation ecosystem that empowers youth and drives economic growth through technology.
The hackathon brought together 36 teams of innovators and over 150 participants to develop practical, technology-driven solutions for the state’s priority HEAT sectors Health, Education, Agriculture, and Transportation.
Speaking at the event on behalf of the governor, Director-General/CEO of KASITDA, Dr Bashir Abdu Muzakkari, described the initiative as a clear reflection of his boss’s vision to make Kano a regional leader in innovation, entrepreneurship, and digital inclusion.
