Katsina State Governor Commends Youth on International Youth Day

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Governor Dikko Umaru Radda of Katsina State has commended the energy, creativity, and resilience of young people in the state, across Nigeria, and around the world. The governor described the youth as "the heartbeat of innovation, community service, and nation-building," emphasizing their role as leaders of tomorrow and driving force of today. The Radda-led administration has rolled out various initiatives to promote self-reliance, creativity, and sustainable livelihoods among the youth. These initiatives include the Youth Craft Village Transformation, establishment of Agricultural Mechanisation Centres, and entrepreneurship and enterprise development programs.

Key Takeaways:

  • 634 young people have successfully graduated from the Youth Craft Village, each receiving trade-specific entrepreneurial starter packs in areas such as tailoring, carpentry, ICT, welding, and more.
  • The facility has undergone a major transformation, upgraded into a Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Centre of Excellence, with the creation of new departments, international accreditation, and partnerships with training institutes in Brazil and Kano.
  • 3.1 billion naira was allocated in the 2025 budget to support interest-free revolving loans for youth and women-owned Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) through the Katsina State Enterprise Development Agency (KASEDA).
  • Over 1,000 youths benefited from 252 million naira in empowerment packages under initiatives designed to promote entrepreneurship and discourage political violence.
  • 455 girls graduated from skills centres in Katsina, Kaita, Funtua, and Baure, receiving empowerment kits and cash support.
  • Governor Radda sponsored one participant for overseas software training, fully funded scholarships for 68 students to study Artificial Intelligence and Biotechnology in China, and for 44 students to study MBBS in Egypt.
  • The Girl Education Development Initiative provided thousands of female students with learning materials and over 104,000 girls in 255 schools benefited from conditional cash transfers, reducing dropout rates and improving attendance.

Statistics:

  • 634 young people have graduated from the Youth Craft Village.
  • 10 million naira was disbursed to 200 local entrepreneurs through the Katsina State Enterprise Development Agency (KASEDA).
  • 252 million naira was allocated for empowerment packages under initiatives designed to promote entrepreneurship and discourage political violence.
  • 3,000 youths have been trained through hackathons, coding camps, and workshops through the Kirkira Innovation Hub.
  • 2.2 million children were reached by a mass measles vaccination campaign.
  • 104,000 girls benefited from conditional cash transfers in 255 schools.

Sources:

  • "Katsina State Governor Commends Youth on International Youth Day" by Premium Times, 2025.
  • "Katsina State Government Launches Empowerment Programme for Youths" by AllAfrica Global Media, 2025.