Sani inaugurates skills development council in Kaduna

Kaduna State Governor, Senator Uba Sani, has inaugurated a skill development council for youths and other citizens to be equipped with vocational and business skills.

Inaugurating the Council he chaired at the Sir Kashim Ibrahim House on Monday, Sani said that the inauguration of the Council was a demonstration of his government’s determination to address the skills deficit in the state.

“We want our citizens to have the requisite skills to fill positions in the industries and other businesses we have attracted to the state,” Sani said.

“This inauguration is indeed a milestone in our efforts towards addressing our skills deficit and empowering our citizens, especially youths to be relevant in a fast-changing world.

“On assumption of office in May 2023, we committed to investing in human capital to put Kaduna State youths in good stead to respond to the fast-changing needs of the 21st Century and to effectively contribute to the economic development of our dear state.”

“The construction of the Remodeled Panteka Market in Tudun Wada, Kaduna, is also progressing steadily. The remodeled Panteka Market will be a major center for skills acquisition and job creation.”

He said youths will be trained in carpentry, welding, painting, roofing, plumbing, electrical work and other trades.

“We shall work out collaborative arrangements between the Remodelled Panteka Market and the Vocational and Technology Skills Acquisition Cities,” he said.

“The Kaduna State Government is collaborating with NBTE to provide the National Skills Qualification Framework (NSQF) certification which is an instrument approved by the Federal Executive Council for the development, classification and recognition of skills, knowledge and competencies acquired through technical and vocational training.

“This is a globally recognized certification which will provide our youths with employment opportunities across various industries within and outside the country. Other globally recognized certifications that will be acquired from the centers include Microsoft, Google, CISCO, Huawei, and others.

“The Kaduna State Skills Development Council, which I am about to inaugurate, will serve as the highest decision-making organ for skills development in the state. It will provide overall leadership and strategic direction for the development of strategies and an implementation plan for skills acquisition and development.”