Kaduna Governor, Senator Uba Sani, on Monday, inaugurated a council to tackle the skills deficit and youth unemployment across the state.
The council, to be known as the Kaduna State Skills Development Council, is chaired by the governor, and will be the highest decision-making organ for skills development in the state.
It is, among others, tasked with providing overall leadership and strategic direction for skills acquisition and development in the state, develop a skills development framework, strategic implementation plan, and annual action plans to address youth unemployment in the state.
Sani emphasised the importance of investing in human capital to equip youths with skills to respond to the fast-changing needs of the 21st century and contribute to the state’s economic development, during the inauguration ceremony.
According to him, the construction of vocational and technology skills acquisition cities in Rigachikun, Samaru Kataf, and Soba had reached advanced stages and would provide training in various vocational and technical skills.
He also announced that the remodelled Panteka Market in Tudun-Wada would serve as a major centre for skills acquisition and job creation.
Sani said with this initiative, Kaduna State is poised to tackle youth unemployment and enhance skills development in the state.
The Council comprises representatives from government, education, and technical institutions, with the Deputy Governor as Vice Chairperson.
