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FG commissions automotive training centre in Gusau, trains 100 youths
🇳🇬 Nigeria /Economy & Trade

FG commissions automotive training centre in Gusau, trains 100 youths

From Premium Times · () English

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  • A new automotive training center opened in Gusau, Zamfara State, Nigeria.
  • The center will train 100 youths in mechatronics for repairing petrol and CNG-powered vehicles.
  • The initiative aims to boost youth empowerment, skills development, and align with national economic goals.

Zamfara State has inaugurated a new automotive training center in Gusau, aiming to equip 100 youths with advanced mechatronics skills for repairing modern vehicles. The center, commissioned by the Minister of State for Industry, John Owan Enoh, focuses on training young people to service both petrol and compressed natural gas (CNG) powered tricycles and motorcycles.

I warmly welcome the Hon. Minister of State for Industry, Senator John Owan Enoh; the Chairman of the NADDC Governing Board, Chief Emma Eneukwu; the Director-General and CEO of NADDC, Otunba Oluwemimo Joseph Osanipin, along with our development partners and private sector representatives.

— Governor Dauda LawalWelcoming dignitaries at the commissioning of the automotive training center.

The initiative is a collaborative effort between the National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC) and the Zamfara State office of the Made in Nigeria Special Project. Governor Dauda Lawal highlighted the global shift in transportation towards electric mobility and smart diagnostics, stressing the importance of equipping the youth with relevant competencies to thrive in the evolving economy.

Through its visionary leadership and commitment to skills development, NADDC has continued to position Nigeria to become one of the world’s leading automotive manufacturing nations.

— Governor Dauda LawalExpressing appreciation for the National Automotive Design and Development Council's role.

Governor Lawal expressed gratitude to the NADDC for its commitment to skills development, stating that the center aligns with President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. He emphasized that empowering youth with employable skills is crucial for combating poverty, unemployment, and insecurity. The governor noted that his visit to NADDC shortly after taking office in 2023 initiated this collaboration, which has now materialized into a significant milestone for Zamfara's youth.

As a government, we recognise that the future belongs to societies that invest in knowledge, innovation, and human capital development.

— Governor Dauda LawalHighlighting the importance of investing in youth and innovation.

The Minister of State for Industry, Mr. Owan, affirmed the Federal Government's dedication to attracting international investors and automotive manufacturers to establish industrial hubs and expand local production. The establishment of Automotive Training Centres (ATCs) across all six geopolitical zones ensures equitable access to training and technical services nationwide.

I believe empowering youth with employable skills is vital to fight poverty, unemployment, and insecurity.

— Governor Dauda LawalStating the importance of skills development for societal well-being.
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