Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal, on Tuesday visited the headquarters of the National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC), Abuja, where he solicited more collaboration and partnership on youth empowerment.
The NADDC Director General, Jelani Aliyu, and his management staff received the Governor during the visit.
Lawal expressed readiness of the Zamfara State government to partner with the Council to empower the youths of his state with requisite vocational skills for sustainable self-empowerment.
According to the Governor, “today, we are here as part of my resolve to scout for available opportunities that will add value to our dear state, Zamfara. My government has identified areas of concern, such as security, education, agriculture, empowerment and youth development.
“I have learned that the NADDC has constructed an Automotive Training Centre in Gusau which is yet to be commissioned.
“My government will provide you with all the necessary support to ensure the smooth commissioning and operation of the centre. We also look forward to more positive collaborations that will make Zamfara better.”
In his remarks, the NADDC Director-General expressed gratitude to the Governor for giving the Council a nod to set a day for the official commissioning of the Automotive Training Centre in Gusau.
Jelani further explained that the comprises equipment for training and repair of mechanical and electrical components.
“The equipment consists of four post lifts, two post lifts, scissors lift, wheel alignment, tire removal, OBDII diagnostic, welding machine, braking testing equipment, drilling machine, and air conditioner testing machine, among others,” he said.