By Ahmed Ahmed
Gov. Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State has called on youths to engage in skill acquisition and entrepreneurship as pathways to self-reliance and improved livelihoods.
He made the call during the 2025 Nigerian Artisans and Technicians Conference (NATC) on Wednesday in Bauchi.
The governor, who was represented by Mohammed Salis, the Commissioner for Commerce, Industry and Investment, urged youths to shift focus from seeking government jobs to exploring business development and vocational skills.
“Our administration places a high premium on skill acquisition programmes and the establishment of technical schools.
“We are always ready to support small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and local artisans to grow their skills and businesses,” he said.
Mohammed, who lauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for implementing policies aimed at creating opportunities for SMEs, called for the continuation of impactful programmes that aligned with his administration’s Renewed Hope agenda.
The Convener of NATC 2025, Mr Dayo Bello, explained that the conference aimed to bridge the gap between the informal sector and government institutions.
Bello, who is the Managing Director of Global Sight Services Limited, said that the forum would help align artisans’ development with the Economic Recovery and Growth Plan (ERGP) of the Tinubu administration.
Also speaking, Mr Zakari Ibrahim from Industrial Development Department of Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment, urged artisans to register with relevant authorities to benefit from federal government interventions and regulatory guidance.
Our Correspondent reports that the conference, which brought together stakeholders from the informal, corporate and government sectors, highlighted the critical role of vocational skills in driving inclusive economic development.
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