Kano State Trains and Supports Over 2,000 Graduates

The empowerment programme was formally launched by Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf at the Government House in Kano. He described the initiative as a strategic intervention aimed at building a self-reliant, skilled, and economically resilient youth population. Governor Yusuf reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to creating 50,000 jobs for young people, noting that a significant phase of the employment drive is scheduled for rollout in 2026.

A total of 2,260 beneficiaries graduated from institutes that were revived by the current administration after years of inactivity. The graduates were trained in a wide range of entrepreneurial and professional skills aligned with Nigeria’s evolving economic needs, including digital technology, agriculture, creative industries, transportation, and journalism.

At the Informatics Institute, 750 graduates were trained in computer programming, mobile phone repairs, CCTV installation, solar technology, and digital processing. Another 750 youths graduated from the Horticultural Institute, where they acquired skills in plantation development and landscaping to support urban renewal and green enterprise initiatives.

The Driving Institute trained 750 beneficiaries in professional driving, road safety, and traffic regulations, while 205 graduates from the Livestock Institute were equipped with modern livestock management skills. The Fisheries Institute also produced trained beneficiaries in aquaculture, contributing to food security and sustainable fish production.

In a decisive move to tackle youth unemployment and bridge critical skills gaps, the Kano State Government has empowered over 2,000 graduates through a comprehensive skills development and entrepreneurship initiative spanning eight professional and skills acquisition institutes across the state.

The Kano State empowerment programme underscores a growing commitment by subnational governments in Nigeria to complement federal employment efforts through strategic investments in skills development and entrepreneurship as drivers of inclusive economic growth.