The Jigawa State Government in collaboration with the Korean International Cooperation Agency (KOICA), has taken a transformative leap in digital governance with the launch of the JIGAWA ONE API, an AI-driven platform designed to streamline government services and integrate cutting-edge technologies.
This was made during the closing ceremony of the e-Government Capacity Building Programme which was attended by Governor Umar Namadi and KOICA’s Country Director, Mr Son Sungil at Manpower Development Institute at Dutse.
About 112 civil servants from the 50 MDAs were trained under the capacity-building programme.
In his address, Governor Namadi stressed the strategic importance of the partnership, stressing “We firmly believe that the collaboration between the Jigawa State Government and KOICA will accelerate the realization of our objectives.”
He highlighted the state’s commitment to modernising governance through technology, saying, “Our 12-point agenda clearly states that we will leverage on ICT driven being an IT initiatives in manning critical sector for achieving social and economic development in Jigawa State. We are determined to restore the state’s position as a leader in e-governance and ICT-driven development.”
The newly launched JIGAWA ONE API platform is a central hub for integrating e-government solutions to enhance data sharing and collaboration across ministries, departments, and agencies (MDAs), and it incorporates artificial intelligence, blockchain, and quantum computing.
The Governor underlined the role of the API platform in advancing transparency and efficiency: “This initiative underscores our commitment to fostering efficient community services where technology supports good governance by driving openness, accountability, and improved citizen engagement.”
Governor Namadi also outlined plans to update the state’s e-governance master plan, developed five years ago with support from the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA).
“Our existing master plan needs to be updated to align with emerging trends in e-governance, artificial intelligence, and smart government services,” he said.
Governor Namadi charged participants to put the knowledge and skills they gained to practical use in their respective workplaces to make a positive difference.
Dr Rislan Kanya, technical adviser to the Governor on ICT and Digital Economy, gave a detailed explanation of KOICA’s pivotal role in Jigawa’s digital transformation journey.
“Korea is behind the e-governance programme in Nigeria. Through their support, we developed Jigawa’s e-government master plan, and we now seek their expertise to integrate AI, blockchain, and quantum computing.”
