The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has commended the Kaduna state government for investing in modern vocational skills centres across the state. NANS National President, Akinteye Babatunde Afeez, gave the commendation during an inspection of a vocational skills centre in Kaduna. The inspection was part of NANS' national sitting, which provided an opportunity to assess the infrastructure provided by the state government. Afeez described the facilities as impressive, equipped with modern equipment for skills acquisition and training.
The vocational centre inspected by NANS is one of several centres established across Kaduna state's three senatorial districts. According to Afeez, about 4,000 students had graduated from these centres, which offer a range of vocational skills. The centres are equipped with modern facilities, including hostels, a cafeteria, workshops, and a clinic. Afeez commended the transparent application process and the attention given to youth development and practical skills acquisition.
Afeez praised Governor Uba Sani for taking vocational training closer to students and residents through the centres. He described the centre as a modernised vocational training facility, citing its solar, carpentry, woodwork, and other modern equipment. The centre also produces school uniforms, desks, and office furniture, which could help reduce government expenditure. Afeez urged beneficiaries to use the skills acquired to become productive and teach others who did not have access to the centre.
The NANS president noted that the association had not encountered a similar facility during its engagements across the country. He urged the people of Kaduna state to continue supporting initiatives aimed at improving vocational education and empowering young people. Afeez emphasized the importance of complementing classroom education with vocational training, which is demonstrated by the facilities at the centre.
The vocational skills centres in Kaduna state offer a range of skills acquisition and training programs. The centres are designed to provide young people with practical skills, which can help them become self-employed or employ others. By investing in vocational education, the Kaduna state government aims to empower young people and reduce unemployment.
NANS' commendation of Kaduna state's vocational skills initiative is a testament to the state's efforts to prioritize youth development. The association's inspection of the centre and praise for the facilities demonstrate the impact of the initiative on young people. By emulating this initiative, other states can also invest in vocational education and empower their young people.
The Kaduna state government's investment in vocational skills centres is a step towards addressing the skills gap in the country. By providing young people with practical skills, the government can help reduce unemployment and promote economic growth. NANS' praise for the initiative highlights the importance of vocational education in Nigeria's development.
Key points
- NANS commends Kaduna state's vocational skills centres for their modern facilities and impact on youth development.
- The centres offer a range of vocational skills, including solar, carpentry, and woodwork, and have graduated about 4,000 students.
- NANS urges other governors to emulate Kaduna state's initiative in investing in vocational education.
