Katsina invests over 4 billion naira and trains 1,662 young people
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Leadership
Katsina State Governor Dikko Umaru Radda says more than 4 billion naira has been invested in modernising the Katsina Youth Craft Village. The centre has graduated 1,662 young people trained in more than 15 trades and provided them with start-up equipment, he announced at the certificate presentation ceremony.
Katsina State Governor Dikko Umaru Radda announced an investment of more than 4 billion naira in renovating, modernising and equipping the Katsina Youth Craft Village, a vocational training centre for young Nigerians. He was speaking at a certificate presentation ceremony for 1,662 beneficiaries, according to Leadership.
The young people trained in more than 15 trades received start-up equipment to establish their businesses. The training covered sewing, welding, carpentry, electrical installations, information technology, catering, plumbing and vehicle repairs, among other areas.
The number of graduates is up 156.79% from the 648 beneficiaries of the previous session. The investment also enabled the installation of an innovation hub and an office dedicated to innovation within the centre, to promote the creation of technological solutions and entrepreneurship.
