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Kano–Jigawa faces major challenges in building an innovation-driven ecosystem. Water scarcity and flooding strain livelihoods, while most ventures remain trade-oriented rather than innovation-driven. Limited capital, fragmented regulations, and talent migration to larger cities further weaken commercialization of water-smart technologies.

Through MIT REAP, our vision is to turn these challenges into opportunities by creating a hub for climate-smart enterprises. By aligning government, financiers, engineers, and universities, we aim to foster collaboration, scale local water-tech solutions, and build a resilient, innovation-driven economy for the Sahel.

Team Members

University
Government
Corporate
Risk Capital
Entrepreneur

Innovation Ecosystem Stakeholder Model

Khalil Halilu
Champion
EVC/CEO, NASENI
Dr. Dahiru
Champion
Chairman, Presidential Implementation Committee on Technology Transfer
Adnan Aminu
Associate Professor, Centre for Dryland Agriculture, Bayero University, Kano
Farida Yahya
Project Coordinator, The CANs Park
Sagir Ahmed
Commissioner, Jigawa State Government
Kabir Shagaya
Director of Strategy, Cavista Holdings
Anas Yazid
Special Advisor to EVC/CEO, National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure
Abba Dantata
CEO, Fursa Foods Ltd
Ure Utah
Technical Advisor to the Honorable Minister on International Par Nigerian Federal Ministry of Innovation Science and Technology
Tk Mbanugo
Africa Managing Principal, Hawksworth
Adebanke Fajana
Head Strategy and Planning, National Agricultural Development Fund
Tahir Rahi
Head, Alternative Finance Business Unit Nigeria Incentive Based Risk Sharing System for Agricultural Lending

Core Regional Metrics