The Kano State government has announced plans to train and empower 50,000 youths across the state in 2026 as part of efforts to promote self-reliance and economic stability among young people.
Gov. Yusuf disclosed this on Sunday during the distribution of empowerment packages to 2,260 graduates of eight entrepreneurship skills institutes at the Government House, Kano.
A statement issued to newsmen on Monday, signed by the governor’s spokesperson, Sanusi Bature, said the programme aims to build a skilled and productive population capable of contributing meaningfully to the state’s development.
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Gov. Yusuf said the initiative forms part of his administration’s broader strategy to tackle poverty, unemployment, and youth restiveness across Kano State.
He noted that sustained investment in skills acquisition and entrepreneurship would help reduce joblessness, while promoting inclusive economic growth and social development.
The governor further assured that his administration would continue to prioritise youth-focused policies and programmes, describing youth empowerment as a strategic investment in securing a better future for the state.
