Katsina State Introduces Entrepreneurship Courses in 100 Secondary Schools

The Katsina State Government has launched entrepreneurship courses in 100 secondary schools. This initiative is designed to give students practical skills and prepare them for self-sufficiency after they graduate.

Alhaji Yusuf Suleiman Jibia, the State Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, announced the program while speaking to reporters. He mentioned that the courses will be offered in partnership with the Katsina State Enterprise Development Agency (KASEDA). The curriculum will include skills like solar installation, phone repairs, knitting, and furniture making.

Jibia pointed out that the job market has changed, making it harder to find traditional office jobs. He noted that many young people are currently unemployed. He emphasized that countries in the West and Asia have prioritized entrepreneurship education, which has helped their youth become more self-reliant.

A committee has been formed to create a plan for implementing these courses effectively. The goal is to help students develop skills that can lead to income generation, supporting their further education.

In addition to the entrepreneurship program, Jibia shared other educational initiatives. The state government plans to distribute textbooks worth over 18 billion Naira to all public secondary school students. Recently, they also provided textbooks worth 600 million Naira to primary school pupils.

To support teachers, the government will introduce rural allowances for those working in remote areas, starting in November 2026. They are also set to distribute 3,000 electric motorcycles to teachers through a loan program. Over 7,000 teachers have been trained in English proficiency with help from the British Council, and the government has renovated school buildings and hired more than 10,000 teachers in the last three years.