Katsina State Government on Wednesday graduated a total of 634 trainees from its Youth Craft Village with the presentation of trade-specific starter packs to each graduate worth billions of Naira.
News men learnt that the gesture was a first in the institution’s history as part of Governor Dikko Radda’s administration’s commitment to promoting entrepreneurship and self-reliance among its youth though, the amount for the purchase of started packs was not disclosed.
Speaking at the event, Radda described the ceremony as a defining moment in the journey of youth empowerment, skills development and inclusive growth in Katsina State. He also revealed that KYCV has been integrated with key community-based facilities, including the multipurpose women’s centre in Filin Samji, the groundnut processing centre in Kankiya, and the furniture production initiative for secondary schools.
Radda announced plans to expand KYCV further by introducing ten new departments, along with major renovations and re-equipping of existing facilities, positioning it as a flagship institution for skills training and youth empowerment in Nigeria. He also praised the former governor, Barr. Ibrahim Shema for laying the foundation of KYCV, stating that his visionary leadership laid the foundation for KYCV, and it is our honour to build upon that legacy.
