Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has distributed empowerment packages to 1,130 graduates of six entrepreneurship skills institutes across the state, in a renewed drive to create jobs and reduce unemployment among young people.
The event, held in Kano, marked the graduation of trainees from institutes specialising in various vocational and technical skills.
Addressing the gathering, Governor Yusuf said the initiative was aimed at rekindling hope, restoring dreams, and unlocking the potential of Kano’s youth to become self-reliant, productive, and innovative contributors to the state’s economy.
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“Every graduate is leaving here today not only with a certificate but with a package relevant to their chosen field. This is about equipping our young people with the tools and opportunities to succeed,” the governor said.
Breakdown of Beneficiaries and Empowerment Packages:
Informatics Institute, Kura (250 graduates): Laptop computers and phone repair kits.
Livestock Institute, Bagauda (140 graduates): Bulls, animal feed, and veterinary medication.
Driving Institute, Kumbotso (250 graduates): Driving licences and certificates.
Horticulture Institute, Bagauda (200 graduates): Modern gardening tools.
Fisheries Institute, Bagauda (200 graduates): Fingerlings, weighing scales, and tarpaulin ponds.
Film Institute, Tiga (90 graduates): Digital cameras.
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Governor Yusuf reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to empowering youth with the skills and resources needed to secure sustainable livelihoods, adding that such initiatives would boost economic growth and reduce dependency on government jobs.
The empowerment programme forms part of
the state government’s broader agenda to tackle unemployment and stimulate entrepreneurship across Kano State.