Vice President Kashim Shettima on Monday called for renewed industrialisation across Northern Nigeria, saying the region must convert its natural and agricultural resources into industries that create jobs and drive sustainable growth.
Mr Shettima made the call in Katsina at the graduation ceremony of the first batch of fellows of the Dikko Social Innovation Academy (DSIA) and the maiden edition of the Katsina MSME Awards, both designed to promote innovation and entrepreneurship in the state.
The academy, established under the Katsina State Enterprise Development Agency (KASEDA), trained 18 young people in social entrepreneurship, design thinking, and community-based problem-solving.
“Katsina is fast becoming a beacon of creativity and resilience in Northern Nigeria,” the Vice President said.
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