Kaduna's Skills Council Lauded as National Benchmark for States
Vice President Kashim Shettima has publicly commended the Kaduna State government for its innovative establishment of a State Council on Skills, describing this initiative as a national model that sets a high standard for workforce development, youth employment, and inclusive economic growth across Nigeria. In a formal letter addressed to Governor Uba Sani, Shettima, who also serves as the chairman of the National Council on Skills (NCS), praised the successful inauguration of the council, highlighting it as a strategic institutional response to the pressing human capital and unemployment challenges facing the country.
Strategic Alignment with National Agenda
The commendation from the Vice President followed extensive deliberations at the latest meeting of the National Council on Skills, where Kaduna's pioneering initiative was prominently highlighted as a major policy milestone in advancing coordinated skills development efforts throughout the federation. According to Shettima, the establishment of the Kaduna State Council on Skills "aligns perfectly with the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and sets a benchmark for other sub-national entities." He emphasized that by creating a dedicated institutional framework for skills development, Kaduna has demonstrated a proactive commitment to closing the unemployment gap and strengthening human capital in line with national objectives.
Integrated Vision for Economic Transformation
Shettima further elaborated on the significance of this initiative, describing it as clear evidence of an integrated vision for economic transformation. "This milestone is a testament to your administration's vision of integrated economic growth," he stated. The Vice President added that the National Council on Skills regards the "Kaduna Model" as a vital template for a bottom-up approach to skills acquisition, stressing that such a framework is essential for ensuring vocational and technical training effectively reaches grassroots communities. He also called for sustained collaboration between the National Secretariat and the Kaduna State Council to harmonize standards and scale the impact of ongoing interventions nationwide, fostering a cohesive strategy for skills development.
- The initiative addresses critical unemployment and human capital issues.
- It serves as a model for other states to emulate in workforce development.
- Collaboration is key to scaling impact across Nigeria.
