FG COMMISSIONS AUTOMOTIVE TRAINING CENTRE IN GUSAU, TRAINS 100 YOUTHS IN MECHATRONICS
The Federal Government has commissioned an Automotive Training Centre in Gusau, Zamfara State, and trained 100 youths in mechatronics for the repair of petrol and CNG-powered tricycles and motorcycles.
The project, implemented through a partnership between the National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC) and the Zamfara State office of the Made in Nigeria Special Project, aims to equip young people with practical automotive skills and enhance employment opportunities.
Speaking at the commissioning, Governor Dauda Lawal described the initiative as a major step toward youth empowerment, innovation, and economic growth. He noted that the centre aligns with President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda and Zamfara’s commitment to developing skilled manpower.
Minister of State for Industry, Senator John Owan Enoh, reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to expanding Nigeria’s automotive industry through increased local production, industrial hubs, and partnerships with global investors.