By Umar Algamawy Takai, Kano
As conversations around employment, migration, and economic inclusion continue to gain prominence across Africa, Abbas Uba Saraki Kachako, a House of Representatives aspirant for Takai/Sumaila Federal Constituency, has taken part in a high level engagement aimed at shaping the future of labour mobility and job creation.
Kachako was among participants at the opening of a four day workshop for Private Employment Agencies, organised by the Nigerian-German Centre for Migration and Development in collaboration with GIZ and the Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment. The gathering brought together stakeholders from across the region to explore practical approaches to safe, structured, and sustainable employment opportunities.
The workshop, which features discussions on experience sharing within ECOWAS and across the African continent, is focused on improving labour migration systems while protecting the rights and welfare of workers. Participants are also examining how to strengthen institutional frameworks that support job placement and economic mobility.
For Kachako, the engagement reflects a broader vision of leadership that extends beyond political ambition. He believes that meaningful representation must be tied to active participation in platforms where policies and ideas that affect livelihoods are shaped.
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He noted that as economies evolve and migration patterns shift, there is a growing need for coordinated systems that can provide safe and rewarding opportunities for Nigerians seeking employment both within and outside the country. According to him, such initiatives are critical in addressing unemployment while ensuring that labour mobility contributes positively to national development.
Observers say his presence at the forum signals an increasing interest among emerging political actors in aligning local representation with global economic trends. It also underscores the importance of connecting grassroots concerns with international conversations on employment and migration.
Kachako reaffirmed his commitment to supporting programmes that expand opportunities for Nigerians, particularly young people seeking pathways to sustainable livelihoods. He emphasised that building a resilient workforce requires collaboration between government institutions, development partners, and private sector actors.
As discussions continue at the workshop, the focus remains on developing practical solutions that can translate into real opportunities. For participants like Kachako, the engagement offers not just a platform for dialogue, but a step toward shaping policies that respond to the realities of a changing world of work.