By Jibrin Hussaini Kundum
Bauchi State Bureau for Information and Communication Technology (BICT), and Digital Economy has organized a one-day stakeholders’ validation meeting for startup players, with a strong commitment to building a vibrant, inclusive, and sustainable digital economy in the state.
This is part of the commitment of the Bauchi State Bureau for ICT and Digital Economy toward upholding standards of digital innovation in the state.
The stakeholders’ engagement and validation meeting brought together policymakers, industry experts, and innovators to deliberate on strategies for strengthening the state’s technology ecosystem.
The Director General of the Bureau for Information, Communication Technology, BICT, and Digital Economy, Hayatudeen Babamaji, disclosed this at the Ahmad Adamu Mu’azu Hall of the International Conference Centre, Bauchi.
He said the initiative, implemented in collaboration with both state and federal governments, is designed to foster innovation and promote creative development across the state.
Mr. Hayatudeen Babamaji emphasized that the validation meeting is a critical step toward establishing a legal and institutional framework that will support startups and digital entrepreneurs in Bauchi State.
Hayatu Babamaji urged participants to actively contribute ideas that will shape policies capable of driving economic growth, creating jobs, and ensuring sustainable development.
He further reaffirmed the state government’s commitment to supporting the tech ecosystem, noting that efforts are underway to domesticate the Startup Act in a way that aligns with the needs and aspirations of young people.
In a keynote presentation, the representative of Galaxy Backbone Limited, Umar Sale Gwani, spoke extensively on the theme, “From Policy to Prosperity: Leveraging the Bauchi Startup Act to Build a Sustainable Innovation Ecosystem.”
Gwani explained that the proposed framework will provide incentives, simplify licensing processes, and create funding opportunities for local entrepreneurs, with a particular focus on agri-tech innovation and talent development.
He also called for transparency and strong youth inclusion, stressing that these elements are essential to ensuring the long-term success of the initiative in Bauchi State.
Also speaking, the Senior Special Assistant on ICT to the State Governor, Sadiq Musa Liman, highlighted the importance of the programme and pledged the government’s full support toward its successful implementation.
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