Bauchi unveils new startup law, tech initiatives
The Bauchi State Government launched the Bauchi State Innovation and Startup Law 2026 and graduated over 100 youths from its Cybernation programme, implemented with Protexxa to provide internationally recognised cyber security skills for global digital economy jobs. Governor Bala Mohammed highlighted commitments to digital transformation, zero Right of Way charges for broadband, employment placement for at least 80% of graduates, and using the law to support startups with incentives and a framework for innovation.
Pidgin: Bauchi State Government don launch Bauchi State Innovation and Startup Law 2026 and graduate over 100 youths from their Cybernation programme wey dem do with Protexxa to give dem internationally recognised cyber security skills so dat dem fit get job for global digital economy. Governor Bala Mohammed talk say dem dey committed to digital transformation, zero Right of Way charge for broadband, to employ at least 80% of di graduates, and to use di law support startups with incentives plus framework for innovation.
How this affects you: Over 100 Bauchi youths trained in cyber security with commitment to place at least 80% in employment; young entrepreneurs and startups gain legal framework with incentives for tech businesses; underserved and rural communities get improved internet access via zero charges for telecoms.
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