The Kano State Government, has awarded contracts worth ₦27,806,392,540:00 Billion for the construction of Information and Communication Technology and Computer-Based Test, ICT/CBT Centres across the 44 Local Government Areas of the State.
The initiative is aimed at expanding access to digital learning, e-examinations, and technology skills for the teeming youth at the grassroots.
Speaking at the contract award ceremony held at the Ministry’s Conference Hall, the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Alhaji Mohammed Tajo Othman, described the project as another historic milestone in the history of Kano State.
This historic achievement would not have been possible without the vision and foresight of His Excellency, Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf. By bringing *ICT/CBT Centres* to every LGA, we are taking digital opportunities closer to our people and preparing our youth for the future,” the Commissioner stated.
Alhaji Tajo Othman explained that each Centre will be equipped with modern facilities, including a high-capacity internet server network, 300 computers, and an uninterrupted power supply system powered by the national grid, solar energy, and standby generators.
He noted that a project of this magnitude is the first of its kind across all LGAs in the country, and is expected to be completed within 16 to 18 weeks.
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The Commissioner listed the awarded companies as:
Odaleg Properties and Constructions Limited, Aytaam Construction Limited, Trusted Development, KODAK PRIME, VIND R&D PARTNERSHIP Limited, and CORNERSTONE CONSTRUCTION & ENGINEERING Limited.
He further disclosed that the overall supervision and quality assurance will be handled by Vivid RBD Partnership Limited* as *Project Consultant
In their response, the awarded contractors appreciated the Kano State Government for finding them worthy to handle the project. As state-domiciled companies, they pledged to execute the work according to the required standards and within the stipulated timeframe.
Alhaji Tajo Othman added that teams from the LGAs and the Ministry will conduct regular site inspections to ensure quality delivery.
The centres are expected to create jobs, support JAMB, WAEC, NECO and other CBT examinations, and provide platforms for digital skills training across the State.