Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has reiterated his administration’s commitment to establishing a Polytechnic in Gaya Local Government Area as part of efforts to expand access to technical and vocational education in the state.
In a statement issued by his spokesperson, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, on Wednesday, the governor disclosed this while flagging off the second batch of the 1,001 Foreign and Domestic Postgraduate Scholarship Programme at the Government House, Kano.
Governor Yusuf said the planned Polytechnic is a strategic initiative aimed at strengthening technical and vocational education, noting the critical role of skills acquisition and innovation in job creation and economic growth.
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He stated that once operational, the institution will provide young people in Gaya and surrounding communities with the opportunity to acquire quality education and practical training that will prepare them for decent employment or entrepreneurship.
The governor added that the Polytechnic will also serve as a training hub for artisans and craftsmen seeking to upgrade their skills and obtain formal qualifications, thereby contributing to the state’s socio-economic development.
He reaffirmed that the State Government is working to ensure all necessary arrangements are finalised for the smooth take-off of the institution within the shortest possible time.
Governor Yusuf expressed confidence that the establishment of the Gaya Polytechnic will significantly boost the local economy through job creation, increased business activities, reduced rural-urban migration, and enhanced inclusive development.