Kano State Government has announced plans to train 50,000 youths across the state in 2026 as part of its broader strategy to empower young people to become self-reliant, productive, and economically stable.
Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, the Governor’s spokesperson, in a statement, said Governor Yusuf disclosed on Sunday at the distribution of empowerment packages to 2,260 graduates of eight entrepreneurship skills institutes held at the Government House, Kano.
According to the governor, the training program is designed to build a skilled, empowered, and self-reliant population that would contribute meaningfully to the overall development of Kano State.
Governor Yusuf said the initiative forms part of his administration’s extended vision to combat poverty, unemployment, and youth restiveness across the nooks and crannies of the state.
He added that the program will promote economic growth, reduce unemployment, and foster inclusivity and social development among youths.
Governor Yusuf assured that his administration remains fully committed to making huge investments in youth training and empowerment as a strategic outlay for securing a better future for the next generation.
