Kaduna Governor, Senator Uba Sani, on Monday, inaugurated the Kaduna State Skills

Development Council to tackle the skills deficit and youth unemployment across the state.

The council, which is chaired by the governor, is the highest decision-making organ for

skills development in the state and is tasked with providing overall leadership and strategic

direction for skills acquisition and development in the state. According to the governor, the

council will develop a skills development framework, strategic implementation plan, and

annual action plans to address youth unemployment in the state.

In his remarks during the inauguration on Monday, Sani emphasised the importance of

investing in human capital to equip youths with skills to respond to the fast-changing needs

of the 21st century and contribute to the state’s economic development.

The Governor said the construction of vocational and technology skills acquisition cities in

Rigachikun, Samaru Kataf, and Soba had reached advanced stages and would provide

training in various vocational and technical skills. He also announced that the remodelled

Panteka Market in Tudun-Wada would serve as a major centre for skills acquisition and job

creation. According to him, with this initiative, Kaduna State is poised to tackle youth

unemployment and enhance skills development in the state. He expressed confidence in

the council’s ability to discharge its responsibilities with dedication and commitment.

 The Council comprises representatives from government, education, and technical

institutions, and is chaired by the governor. Other members of the Council are, Deputy

Governor who’s Vice Chairperson, Secretary to the State Government, Commissioner of

Business, Innovation and Technology, Commissioner of Local Government Affairs

Member,  ALGON Chairman, Commissioner of Education, Commissioner of Sports

Development, Commissioner of Human Services and Social Development as well as

Special Adviser, Human Capital Development. They include the Executive Secretary,

National Board for Technical Education, Vice Chancellor, Kaduna State University, Deputy

Director, Skills Development, NBTE, Kaduna while Senior Special Assistant (Support

Services) would serve as  Secretary of the Council.