Katsina State Governor, Malam Dikko Radda, has disclosed that his administration has invested over ₦4 billion Naira in renovating, modernising and equipping the Katsina Youth Craft Village to address youth unemployment, poverty and insecurity through vocational training and entrepreneurship.
Radda announced this on Monday in Katsina at the institution’s second graduation ceremony, where 1,662 youths trained in more than 15 vocational trades received certificates and start-up equipment to establish their businesses.
He said the investment covered the comprehensive renovation of the centre and the provision of modern machinery, tools and equipment to meet contemporary industry standards and workforce demands.
The governor stressed that his administration had established an innovation hub and a dedicated innovation office at the centre to promote technological advancement, creativity and practical solutions that can stimulate economic growth.
According to him, the number of beneficiaries rose from 648 at the previous graduation exercise to 1,662, a 156.79
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