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This recognition reflects a journey defined by vision, resilience, and a deep commitment to building systems that drive sustainable economic growth across Africa. It is a win not just for leadership, but for innovation with purpose.
We are proud to announce that Al-Amin Muhammed Idris @elmo_idris, CEO of Interface Africa, has been recognized as Entrepreneur of the Year at the CEOs Network Africa Awards & Dinner Night 2025.
I was delighted to receive the senior management team of the National Board for Technology Incubation (NBTI), led by its Director-General, Dr. Kazeem Kolawole Raji @Chairman Engr Kolawole Chairman, in the company of the Winner of the NextGen Innovation Challenge 2025, Malam Al-Amin Muhammed Idris, a worthy and accomplished son of Kaduna State.
The visit provided an opportunity for constructive engagement, during which the Director-General commended our administration’s forward-thinking and innovative approach to governance. He particularly acknowledged the strategic deployment of technology and data-driven solutions in addressing insecurity, as well as our sustained efforts to stimulate growth in critical sectors such as agriculture. Dr. Kazeem also expressed his appreciation for the prompt approval of travel sponsorship that enabled Malam Al-Amin, alongside relevant government officials, to participate in the NextGen Innovation Challenge held in London, United Kingdom.
In his remarks, Malam Al-Amin Muhammed Idris conveyed profound gratitude to the Kaduna State Government for its inclusive leadership philosophy, which supported his aspirations and achievements without the benefit of prior personal contact or acquaintance. He emphasized that the encouragement, confidence, and institutional backing he received from the Government were instrumental to his success on the global stage.
I commended Dr. Kazeem Kolawole Raji for his exemplary leadership and for steering the National Board for Technology Incubation toward the effective and impactful delivery of its mandate. I also congratulated Malam Al-Amin for emerging victorious from a competitive pool of over 3,000 participants in London. His innovative project, Interface Africa, secured an investment commitment of £1.5 million, aimed at scaling clean energy solutions across the African continent.
Our administration remains steadfast in its commitment to inclusive governance that empowers young people and supports innovation irrespective of background, in alignment with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. In furtherance of this vision, I reaffirm that the Kaduna State Government will continue to nurture bold ideas and transformative talents, as exemplified by the establishment and full equipping of Institutes of Vocational Training and Skills Development across the three senatorial zones of the State.
Senator Uba Sani, CON
Governor, Kaduna State
December 16, 2025
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Governor @ubasanius received the leadership of the National Board for Technology Incubation @NigeriaNBTI, led by Dr. Kazeem Kolawole Raji, alongside the winner of the NextGen Innovation Challenge 2025, Malam Al-Amin Muhammed Idris. During the visit, the Director-General commended the Kaduna State Government’s innovation-driven approach to governance, particularly in addressing insecurity, agriculture, and other key sectors, while Malam Al-Amin expressed gratitude for the Governor’s support, which enabled his success at the global competition in London despite having no prior personal connection.
The Governor praised Dr. Raji’s leadership and congratulated Malam Al-Amin for emerging winner among over 3,000 participants and securing a £1.5 million investment for his clean energy project, Interface Africa. He reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to youth empowerment and innovation in line with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, emphasizing continued support through the vocational and skills development institutes across Kaduna State.
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The Director-General/Chief Executive Officer of the National Board for Technology Incubation (NBTI) Dr Kazeem Kolawole Raji during a courtesy visit to His Excellency, Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State.
We remain deeply grateful to the Kaduna State Government for its inclusive leadership, institutional support, and belief in innovation-driven development. This milestone reinforces our commitment to powering African economies through sustainable and technology-enabled solutions.
We were honoured to be received by His Excellency, Senator Uba Sani, Executive Governor of Kaduna State, during a courtesy visit by the senior management of the National Board for Technology Incubation (NBTI) led by its Director-General, Dr. Kazeem Kolawole Raji.