By Ebel Okechukwu, Kaduna<\/p>\n
As part of effort to empower unskilled persons,the Provost of the Kaduna State Institute of Vocational Training and Skills Development (KIVTSD) has commended Governor Uba Sani for creating an enabling environment for vocational training and skills acquisition, describing the initiative as a major step towards addressing unemployment and youth restiveness in Kaduna State.<\/p>\n
The Provost gave the commendation while speaking with journalists on the sidelines of the ongoing screening exercise for prospective learners at the institute\u2019s main campus in Rigachikun, Kaduna. He said the establishment of KIVTSD reflected the governor\u2019s vision of empowering young people with practical skills that would enable them to become self-reliant, create businesses and contribute meaningfully to the state\u2019s economic growth.<\/p>\n
According to him, the institute has already recorded significant progress, with 4,050 learners recently graduating from various trade areas, a development he said had positively impacted the state\u2019s economy and opened up employment opportunities for thousands of people.<\/p>\n
He disclosed that about 3,500 prospective learners were currently undergoing screening across the institute\u2019s three campuses in Rigachikun, Soba and Samaru Kataf, ahead of their admission into different vocational training programmes leading to the award of National Skills Qualification (NSQ) certificates.<\/p>\n
The Provost explained that the training programmes were designed to equip learners with industry-relevant competencies, noting that approximately 80 per cent of the training was practical and hands-on, supported by modern, world-class equipment.<\/p>\n
He urged young people across the state to take advantage of the opportunities provided by the institute, stressing that acquiring vocational skills remained an important pathway to economic independence, entrepreneurship and sustainable livelihoods.<\/p>\n
Some of the prospective learners also expressed appreciation to the Kaduna State Government for providing them with the opportunity to acquire skills that could improve their economic prospects.<\/p>\n
One of the applicants, Kamaldeen Ishola, who expressed interest in solar installation, said he hoped to establish his own business after completing the training and create opportunities for others.<\/p>\n
\u201cI want to learn solar installation, and when I graduate, I intend to set up my business and help others,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
Another prospective learner, Stephen Aaron, who was admitted to study painting and Plaster of Paris (POP), described the initiative as an indication of Governor Uba Sani\u2019s commitment to inclusive development.<\/p>\n
\u201cI am very grateful to our Governor, Senator Uba Sani, for this opportunity. It shows that he is a detribalised leader who wants to see everyone succeed,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
Similarly, Aisha Hussaini expressed excitement over the opportunity, assuring the government that she would make good use of the training to improve her future.<\/p>\n
\u201cMy happiness knows no bounds. I just want to assure everyone that I will make good use of this opportunity,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n
The ongoing screening exercise underscores the Kaduna State Government\u2019s commitment to expanding access to vocational education, promoting entrepreneurship and developing a skilled workforce capable of driving economic growth.<\/p>\n
Through KIVTSD, the administration is seeking to empower more young people with practical and marketable skills, while creating pathways for self-employment, job creation and sustainable development across the state.<\/p>\n
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