The Kano State Government has commenced refresher training for over 72 secondary school teachers on modern fish farming techniques, aimed at equipping students with practical skills for self-reliance.
The initiative, organised by the Kano State Educational Resource Department (KERD) in collaboration with the Ministry of Education, seeks to strengthen vocational education in the state through a train-the-trainer model.
Declaring the training open, the Commissioner for Education, Dr Ali Haruna Makoda, said the programme was designed to empower teachers, particularly those teaching fisheries, with updated knowledge and practical expertise.
These teachers will, in turn, deliver step-down training to students across Kano State.
“Kano Government is committed to providing entrepreneurship training to secondary school students to make them self-reliant after leaving school,” Dr Makoda stated.
“Vocational skills are the most effective means of improving students’ livelihoods, especially at this time.”
Dr Makoda emphasised that the government is investing heavily in educational initiatives that promote economic stability and youth empowerment.
He likened Kano’s abundant population to China’s, stressing its potential to boost the state’s economy if adequately utilised.
The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Education, Alhaji Bashir Baffa Muhammed, highlighted the administration’s commitment to improving the state’s education quality.
Similarly, the Director of KERD, Hajiya Rabi Inuwa Hussain, explained that the centre was established to provide students with practical training opportunities that will prepare them for the future.
As part of the programme, participants toured newly established fish ponds where they received hands-on training in modern aquaculture practices.
Dr Makoda commended Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf for providing the resources needed to make such educational programmes possible.
He urged teachers to fully utilise their training to effectively pass on the skills to their students.
Source: TribuneOnline
