The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) and the Katsina State Government have announced plans to establish an Automotive Skills Training Centre in Katsina to equip young people with practical skills and reduce unemployment.
The Chairman of TETFund, Rt. Hon. Aminu Bello Masari, and the Governor of Katsina State, Mallam Dikko Umaru Radda, disclosed the plan, which is being funded through TETFund’s special intervention programme.
The Automotive Skills Training Centre will be located at Hassan Usman Katsina Polytechnic and will focus on hands-on training in modern automotive technology, including vehicle maintenance, repairs, and diagnostics. The project is currently about 50 per cent completed.
Speaking about the development, Masari said the initiative highlights TETFund’s commitment to empowering youths through technical and vocational education. He described skills training as a key factor for economic growth and job creation.
“This intervention reflects our resolve to support young people with relevant, practical skills that can make them self-reliant and competitive in today’s economy,” he said.
Governor Radda also praised the collaboration, calling it a strategic investment in the future of Katsina youths. He emphasized that the state government is giving high priority to skills development as a means of achieving economic empowerment and sustainable livelihoods.
“We are proud to collaborate with TETFund on this important project, which will provide our youths with the technical capacity to thrive in the automotive industry,” the governor said.
The development was confirmed in a statement signed by Faisal Jafar Rafindadi, Coordinator of the Tinubu/Dikko Digital Innovation Centre. According to the statement, the decision to set up the training centre was approved by the TETFund Board of Trustees in February 2025.
The statement further noted that the centre aims to train hundreds of young people across Katsina State while also upgrading the skills of local mechanics to meet modern standards in vehicle repair and maintenance.
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