By Usman Usman Garba
The Director-General of the Kano State Information and Communication Development Agency (KASITDA), Dr. Bashir Abdu Muzakkari, has reaffirmed the agency’s commitment to strengthening digital governance in Kano State following a strategic working visit to the Kano State Urban Planning and Development Authority (KNUPDA).
Dr. Muzakkari disclosed that the visit was aimed at introducing a newly developed computer application designed to modernize urban planning operations in line with the state’s Digital Transformation Agenda (DTA).
He explained that the initiative forms part of KASITDA’s broader efforts to accelerate the transition to e-Governance across critical sectors, including Health, Justice, and Lands Administration.
According to him, the project serves as a key enabler of Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI), promoting the deployment of interoperable digital systems, shared platforms, and standardized data frameworks to ensure efficient, transparent, and inclusive service delivery.
Dr. Muzakkari further noted that the system is designed to support targeted sectors in migrating from manual processes to fully digital operations, thereby enhancing the speed, accuracy, and accessibility of public services.
He described the initiative as a transformative intervention expected to boost operational efficiency, strengthen urban regulatory compliance, and improve transparency and security in government processes.
“In the Justice and Lands sectors, the system will streamline case management and land administration processes while also enhancing internally generated revenue.
In the Health sector, it will enable unified patient data management, improve resource allocation, and support data-driven public health intelligence,” he said.
The KASITDA boss added that beyond sector-specific benefits, the initiative would deepen public trust in government institutions, expand access to services, reduce bureaucratic bottlenecks, and lay a sustainable digital foundation for innovation and economic growth in Kano State.
