Katsina govt, Wema Bank to offer digital skills training for 5,000 MSMEs
Katsina State Government and Wema Bank have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to offer skills training for 5,000 Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) across the state.
The training programme is under the Federal Government Nigeria-ALAT Digital Skillnovation Programme facilitated by the Office of Vice President Kashim Shettina
The MSMEs will receive cutting-edge digital skills, employability development, and crucial access to finance.
In his remarks, Governor Dikko Umaru Radda stressed his administration’s unwavering commitment to youth empowerment, MSME growth, and inclusive economic development.
He said that the Nigeria-ALAT Digital Skillnovation Programme aligns with his strategic vision to harness the immense potential of the digital economy for the good of the state.
Also, Dr. Babangida Ruma, Technical Assistant to the Governor on Enterprise Development, who played pivotal role in facilitating the partnership, highlighted the Governor’s consistent support for local entrepreneurs.
“Under Governor Radda’s leadership, we have disbursed more than ₦1billion to MSMEs across the state through the Katsina State Enterprise Development Agency (KASEDA), and more disbursements are on the way,” Dr. Ruma stated.
He believes that programmes like the FGN-ALAT Digital Skillnovation Program are essential to building the capacity of entrepreneurs and skilled professionals, who have played, and continue to play, a great role in the economic development of the state.
