Bashir Abdu Muzakkari, Ph.D.

Eid Mubarak from KASITDA! On behalf of the Director General and the entire KASITDA family, we wish you and your loved ones a blessed Eid el-Fitr. May this day bring joy to your homes, peace to your hearts, and acceptance of all your deeds during this holy month.

The DG/CEO of KASITDA attended the launch of the Connect NextGen Innovation Hackathon in Abuja, a Federal Government initiative in partnership with Ericsson. Application Link: …sonhackathon.techrevolutionafrica.org/application/

At the Data Privacy Summit 2026 in Abuja, hosted by NDPC, the DG/CEO of KASITDA @muzakkar joined national stakeholders to deliberate on privacy, trust, ethics, and innovation in the digital age.

The DG/CEO inspecting IT infrastructure owned by the Kano State Government as part of KASITDA’s efforts to strengthen digital systems, improve cybersecurity, and ensure government technology assets support efficient service delivery across MDAs.

Watch the DG/CEO of @kasitda speech during the Innovation Support Network (ISN) Annual Gathering.

Spoke at the Digital Nigeria International Conference 2025 in Abuja, sharing how Kano State, under Gov. Abba Kabir Yusuf, is advancing digital transformation through policies like KSDEP, the Creative Economy Policy & the Kano Startup Law. #DigitalNigeria2025 #KASITDA

The DG/CEO of KASITDA continues to engage with stakeholders and partners at the Digital Nigeria Conference 2025. He also met with the Ambassador of Japan to Nigeria, alongside other key figures and dignitaries, to discuss potential collaborations.

His Highness, Sarkin Kano Khalifa Muhammadu Sanusi II PhD. CON, has endorsed the upcoming Kano Startup Weekend 2025, during a courtesy visit by a delegation from the Kano State Information Technology Development Agency led by the Honourable Director-General/CEO @muzakkar

We’re proud to have Dr. Bashir Abdu Muzakkari, DG/CEO of KASTIDA, as the Host of the #KanoStartupWeekend 2025! 🚀 Innovation isn’t coming — it’s happening in Kano. 🔥 Coronation Hall, Govt House, Kano 📅 Dec 13–14, 2025 #KSW25 #DigitalKano #InnovationEcosystem #StartupKano

We’re honoured to announce His Excellency, Engr. Abba Kabir Yusuf, the Executive Governor of Kano State, as the Chief Host of the Kano Startup Weekend. The event will connect innovators, entrepreneurs & investors to spark ideas, build solutions & drive Kano’s digital economy. 🌍

We successfully concluded the HEAT Hackathon — a gathering of bright minds using technology to solve real challenges. The creativity and passion I witnessed reaffirmed my belief in the power of our youth to drive Kano’s digital future. 🚀 #DigitalKano #heathackathon

Top 10 winners of the HEAT Hackathon awarded $50,000 combined. Congratulations to the builders of Kano's digital future. HEAT Hackathon 2025 #kasitda #kano #heathackathon

The call for application for sponsorship and partnership is now open. If you are interested in leveraging the Kano State event to showcase your products, services and solutions, Here is a chance to contribute to a great movement. Stay tuned🎉🥳 #kanostartupweekend #kasitda

Exciting news! 🚀 We’re thrilled to welcome @Enovatelab as a partner for the upcoming HEAT Hackathon! Looking forward to all the amazing solutions being built to transform the digital future of Kano State. #HEATHackathon #DigitalKano #Innovation

The DG, KASITDA, is calling on Start-ups and digital hubs to register for accreditation of their enterprise. The Kano Digital Hub(KDH) accreditation is aimed at ensuring standards of digital innovations are met. Link: kasitda.ng/kano-digital-h… #KDIH #KASITDA

The DG, KASITDA made a courtesy visit to NITDA, Northwest zone headquartered in Kano State yesterday, on 2nd October. The discussion highlighted the necessary processes for collaboration and support for the DG's digital transformation agenda in Kano State. #Kasitda

EXCITING ANNOUNCEMENT ! Are you ready to experience a weekend of amazing line up of events? Kanostartupweekend brings you an opportunity to learn, network, connect, upscale and upskill🤩 Tell one to tell a 100. #Ksw #kasitda #kanostartupweekend

We are calling interested persons to join the team of facilitators for the Kano Start-up Weekend. This is a chance for you to work, connect and build experience by contributing to bringing ideas to life. To apply: kasitda.ng/startup-weeken… Deadline: 7th October #KSW2025

The DG/CEO of KASITDA attended the opening ceremony of the Second Edition of the Kano Digital Conference 2025, where he outlined the vision of the Kano State Government under the leadership of His Excellency, Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, the Digital Transformation Governor.