Governor Yusuf Directs KASITDA to Deploy Digital Application for Urban Planning in Kano

 Kano, Nigeria, Tuesday, April 29, 2026

Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has directed the State Information and Communication Development Agency (KASITDA) to deploy a newly developed digital application for the Urban Planning Office as part of efforts to strengthen the state’s Digital Transformation Agenda.

The directive was disclosed during a strategic working visit to the Kano State Urban Planning and Development Authority (KNUPDA), where officials outlined plans to advance electronic governance across key sectors.

According to the Director General of KNUPDA, Dr. Bashir Abdu Muzakkari, the initiative is designed to support a seamless transition to e-governance, improving service delivery across critical areas such as health, justice, and lands administration.

He explained that the digital system will enable the automation of government processes, enhance efficiency, and improve accessibility for residents accessing public services in the state.

Dr. Muzakkari described the project as a transformative intervention expected to strengthen urban planning regulation, improve transparency, and enhance operational security within government institutions.

The initiative forms part of broader efforts by the Kano State Government to modernize public service delivery through technology-driven reforms.