Katina State beneficiaries under the Family Homes Fund vocational skills training programme are set to receive starter packs after completing hands-on training designed to help them begin work immediately, following renewed assurances of support from state government.
Katsina State Governor, Dikko Umaru Radda, reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to youth empowerment and skills development through a strategic partnership with the Family Homes Fund during a courtesy visit by a delegation from the Fund at the Government House, Katsina, on Thursday.
The governor expressed appreciation to the Family Homes Fund and the Federal Government for including Katsina State in what he described as a timely initiative. He said youth empowerment remains a top priority of his administration, stressing that skills acquisition and job creation are central to addressing unemployment, poverty, and social challenges in the state.
“Our administration is fully committed to empowering our youths with practical skills that will make them self-reliant and productive members of society. Programmes like this align perfectly with our vision of building a skilled and empowered population,” Mr Radda said.
He assured the delegation of the state government’s readiness to provide support to ensure the success and sustainability of the programme, adding that Katsina State remains open to collaboration with the Family Homes Fund and other partners.
The governor noted that vocational skills training improves livelihoods and promotes social stability and economic growth across communities, particularly at the grassroots level where job opportunities are limited.
“When our youths are trained, equipped, and supported, they become agents of development. This partnership is a step in the right direction, and we look forward to expanding such interventions across the state,” he added.
Governor Radda thanked the delegation for the visit and reiterated the state’s commitment to working with federal agencies to improve the welfare and economic prospects of the people of Katsina State.
Earlier, the leader of the delegation, Mrs Monsurat Muhammed, told the governor that the Family Homes Fund is ready to work closely with the Katsina State Government to train youths in masonry, electrical wiring, tiling, POP design, and painting.
She explained that the programme is structured to provide hands-on, market-relevant skills that will enable beneficiaries to become self-reliant and productive within their communities.
“Upon successful completion of the training, all graduands will receive starter packs to enable them commence work immediately. Beneficiaries will also be enrolled into the Family Homes Fund database for future engagement and deployment in their respective areas of specialisation,” Mrs Muhammed stated.
She commended the Katsina State Government for its support and cooperation, noting that the conducive environment provided by the state has contributed to the smooth implementation of the programme.
Those present at the meeting included the Principal Private Secretary to the Governor, Hon Abdullahi Aliyu Turaji; the Commissioner for Higher and Vocational Education, Adnan Nahabu; the Commissioner for Lands and Physical Planning, Hon Faisal Kaita, as well as representatives of the Family Homes Fund.
