Governor Dikko Umaru Radda of Katsina state has empowered 1,169 youth with practical skills and starter packs under the Katsina State Enterprises Development Agency (KASEDA/NATA) Mechatronics Apprenticeship Programme.
The graduation ceremony held Tuesday at the People’s Square, Government House, Katsina, marking a significant milestone in the state’s drive toward youth empowerment, job creation and sustainable economic development.
Governor Radda congratulated the beneficiaries for their discipline, resilience and successful completion of the one-year intensive training programme.
“Today, we celebrate not just the completion of a programme, but the resilience, determination, and commitment of our young people who have chosen the path of self-improvement and enterprise,” he said.
He reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to practical empowerment and people-centered economic development.
“From the inception of this administration, we made it clear that our focus would be on meaningful empowerment and real economic development. The true wealth of any society lies in the capacity and productivity of its people,” the governor stated.
Governor Radda identified youth unemployment as a major challenge, stating the importance of skills acquisition.
“The most effective way to address unemployment is to empower our youth with practical skills that can translate into real economic opportunities,” he said.
He noted that the mechatronics programme aligns with global technological advancement and modern labour market needs.