Skills
By Aminu Garko
The Kano State Government has inaugurated an 11-member committee to drive skills acquisition programs across state-owned tertiary institutions.
This initiative aims to bridge the gap between academic learning and employability, focusing on self-reliance and entrepreneurship among graduating students.
The committee, chaired by Dr. Fa’izah Adhama Muktar, is tasked with developing a practical framework to equip youths with skills that make them job creators rather than job seekers.
The committee members include experts from various institutions, ensuring a comprehensive approach to skills acquisition.
Government’s Commitment
The Secretary to the State Government emphasized the administration’s commitment to empowering youths with practical skills, describing the initiative as timely and life-saving.
The government aims to produce graduates who are self-reliant and equipped with vocational and technical skills.
Committee’s Mandate
The committee is expected to propose sustainable schemes that complement formal education, providing options for students to acquire profitable skills before graduation.
This initiative aligns with the state’s long-term developmental goals and aims to enhance youth empowerment and economic diversification in Kano State.
The Chairperson, Dr. Fa’izah Adhama Muktar, has pledged the committee’s commitment to delivering results that will enhance youth empowerment and economic diversification in Kano State.
With this initiative, the Kano State Government is taking a bold step towards repositioning education and empowering its youths.
