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Jigawa Informatics Institute receives Huawei multimedia laboratory
As part of its commitment to promote digital skills to enhance global digital network, Huawei Technology Company (Nigeria) Limited has built and commissioned a multimedia laboratory at the Jigawa State Institute of Information Technology. Kazaure.
In his welcome address at the event, the Rector of the Institute, Professor Babawuro Usman commended Huawei for executing the corporate social responsibility project in his school.
He described the project as timely as plans are presently in top gear to upgrade the Institute from a Monotechnic to a Polytechnics of Information Technology.
While speaking at the occasion, the Jigawa state Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Hon. Yunusa Danzomo said, the project executed in the Institute can only. be delivered by a responsible company which has the future of the society at heart.
The commissioner who was represented by the Chairman, Governing Board of the Institute, Engr. Auwal Ibrahim Abubakar, added that, ‘”You can only give what you have. Yes, Huawei has given us what is best for them to give and we promise to ensure the best use of the Laboratory for achieving the desire goals”.
He expressed the readiness of the Institute Of Information Technology to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Huawei Technological for mutual cooperation on manpower development in information technology skills.
The Registrar of the college, Malam Sadisu Buhari Babura said, the project executed by Huawe is the second of its kind of intervention the Institute has ever received from any .private company since its establishment in 2002.
He commended Huawei for the kind gesture and urged other private companies to emulate it.
“We are all aware of the emergence of the novel Coronavirus which adversely affected academic activities at institutions of learning in Nigeria, so we are using this opportunity to appeal to wealthy individuals and companies to come to the aid .of the institutions by executing any needed intervention project to tackle the challenges”.
The Registrar then assured Huawei that, as the Institute maintains its determination to promote access to digital skills it will also promote Huawei products and its mission of promoting access to networks.
The Emir of Kazaure His Highness, Dr Najib Husaini Adamu who was represented by Alhaji Jamilu Umar (Makaman Kazaure) thanked the company for the intervention which he described as a reflection of Huawei’s good will for the future of Nigeria.
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Nigeria’s Historic Bid for the 2030 Commonwealth Games: A Call for National and Global Support
Joel Ajayi
Nigeria is poised to make history as it seeks to host the Centenary Commonwealth Games in 2030, a monumental opportunity that promises to transform the nation’s economy, infrastructure, and global standing.
More than a sporting spectacle, the Games would serve as a catalyst for development across multiple sectors, leaving behind a legacy of national pride and sustainable growth.
The benefits of hosting the Games extend far beyond the sports arena. Nigeria stands to gain both empirical and non-empirical advantages, with direct, indirect, and induced impacts that will touch every corner of society. Infrastructural development will take center stage, with new facilities such as indoor sports halls, conference centers, and improved road networks reshaping urban landscapes while strengthening the nation’s capacity to host future international events.
Economic growth is another significant dividend. Over 10,000 jobs are expected to be created, spanning construction, facility management, event planning, and tourism services.
The hospitality industry will undergo major improvements as hotels and resorts are upgraded to meet international standards, while local restaurants, lounges, and tourist attractions will see a surge in patronage from international visitors. Small and medium enterprises, particularly in the transport, finance, and food service sectors, will become some of the greatest beneficiaries, as the Games generate new demand and expand opportunities for local businesses.
The Commonwealth Games will also accelerate the growth of Nigeria’s sports industry.
Investments in training facilities, coaching, and talent development will inspire a new generation of athletes, ensuring long-term benefits that extend beyond 2030, a major focus of the President Bola Tinubu administration.
At the same time, the process of preparing for the Games will create opportunities for Nigerians to learn new crafts, acquire technical skills, and engage in global-standard event management, thereby strengthening human capacity and innovation across industries.
Mallam Shehu Dikko, Chairman of the Nigeria Sports Commission, and Hon. Bukola Olopade, the Director General, have been widely recognized for their tireless and visionary leadership in repositioning Nigeria’s sporting sector.
Their commitment to facilitating infrastructural development and strengthening grassroots sports development has laid the foundation for Nigeria’s bold bid to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games. Under their leadership, the NSC is fostering strategic partnerships and driving innovation in sports administration, they have demonstrated the nation’s readiness to stage an event of such global magnitude.
Beyond the tangible gains, the hosting of the 2030 Commonwealth Games carries profound symbolic value. It would be a moment of unity and pride, a chance for Nigeria to showcase its cultural richness, resilience, and excellence to the world.
As a centenary edition, the Games would stand as a historic milestone not just for the Commonwealth but for Nigeria itself, cementing its place on the global stage as a capable, ambitious, and forward-looking nation.
The gains from hosting the Commonwealth Games can never be undermined or overemphasized. This is Nigeria’s time to step forward and show the world our resilience, and excellence. We call on every Nigerian, across sectors and communities, to support this noble aspiration.
Nigeria’s pursuit of the 2030 Commonwealth Games is a vision for transformation, a blueprint for national development, and a legacy project that will inspire generations to come.
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