The Kano State Government has announced plans to convert the century-old Kurmawa Maximum Security Prison into a museum, in a landmark move aimed at preserving the state’s rich historical and cultural legacy.
Built in 1910 by the British colonial administration, the Kurmawa Correctional Center located within the precincts of the Kano Emir’s Palace, was originally designed to accommodate 690 inmates. Over the past 115 years, the prison has stood as a major symbol of Kano’s colonial and correctional past.
The Special Adviser on Information, Ibrahim Adam, made the announcement via his verified Facebook page on Monday. He revealed that all inmates currently held at the aging facility will be relocated to a newly constructed correctional center in Janguza, along the Kano–Gwarzo–Dayi Federal Highway, near a military barracks.
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The modern Janguza facility, built during the administration of former President Muhammadu Buhari, is designed to house up to 3,000 inmates, offering improved conditions and a more secure environment.
According to Adam, “The Kano State Government will transfer all inmates currently at the Kurmawa Correctional Center to Janguza, while the Kurmawa Correctional Center will be transformed into a museum dedicated to preserving historical artifacts and promoting the rich culture of the state.”
He added that the proposed museum will serve both educational and tourism purposes and will become a key heritage center within and around the ancient city of Kano.
“We want to preserve our heritage and at the same time provide a more decent and secure environment for inmates,” Adam said, stressing the dual objective of cultural preservation and correctional reform.
The initiative is part of the administration’s broader plan to revitalize historical landmarks and improve infrastructure across key sectors in the state.
