Kaduna State Pioneers Skills Council

Vice President Kashim Shettima has commended the Nigeria — Kaduna State Government, led by Governor Uba Sani, for pioneering the establishment of a Council on Skills. This initiative is hailed as a 'national model' for workforce development, youth employment, and inclusive economic growth in Nigeria. The India — National Council on Skills, chaired by Kashim Shettima, recognized Nigeria — Kaduna State's efforts as a significant policy milestone, aligning with President Bola Tinubu's 'Renewed Hope Agenda'. The 'Kaduna Model' is seen as a vital template for a 'bottom-up' approach to skills acquisition, aiming to ensure vocational and technical training reaches grassroots communities. Kashim Shettima urged sustained collaboration between the National Secretariat and the Nigeria — Kaduna State Council to harmonize standards and scale the impact of ongoing interventions, encouraging other states to emulate this initiative.