Kaduna inaugurates council to tackle youth unemployment 

The Kaduna Governor, Senator Uba Sani, on Monday, inaugurated the Kaduna State Skills Development Council to tackle the skills deficit and youth unemployment across the state.

The council, which is chaired by the governor, is the highest decision-making organ for skills development in the state and is tasked with providing overall leadership and strategic direction for skills acquisition and development in the state.

According to the governor, the council will develop a skills development framework, strategic implementation plan, and annual action plans to address youth unemployment in the state.

In his remarks during the inauguration on Monday, 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.

The governor said 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.

According to him, with this initiative, Kaduna State is poised to tackle youth unemployment and enhance skills development in the state.