August 27, 2025 – The Management Staff of the Technology Incubation Centre (TIC) Katsina visited the Office of the State Co-ordinator, National Directorate of Employment (NDE). The purpose of the visit was to strengthen the partnership between the two Federal Government sister agencies. The meeting began with a prayer and was followed by introductions from both sides.
The Centre Manager of TIC Katsina presented an overview of the Centre’s activities. He explained that TIC provides support from pre-incubation to post-incubation services. He stressed that while both TIC and NDE are committed to empowering people, TIC’s role is focused on transforming research into viable businesses.
According to him, “Our key areas include Renewable Energy, Fintech, Food Processing, Chemical Processing, Welding and Fabrication of Agro-Allied Machines, Agri-Tech and Waste-to-Wealth projects.” He assured NDE of TIC’s readiness to support any of their upcoming programs.
Responding, the State Co-ordinator, Haj. Halima Isah Ingawa, described the visit as timely and significant. She noted, “The relationship between TIC and NDE has been long standing even before my tenure. Some TIC entrepreneurs have already served as resource persons in our trainings.”
She further explained that NDE has several programs lined up before the end of the year, making the collaboration even more important at this time. She also promised to brief her Head Office on the discussions to ensure more impactful deliberations and necessary follow up actions.
In closing, the Centre Manager pledged to forward detailed information on the activities of TIC entrepreneurs to NDE. He said, “This will help the Directorate identify areas where both agencies can effectively collaborate for the growth of Katsina State and Nigeria at large.”
The meeting ended on a hopeful note with both parties looking forward to stronger collaboration in advancing innovation, youth employment, and sustainable economic development.