By Hussaini Yero
Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal has sought more collaboration with the National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC) in a bid to strengthen youth empowerment in the state.
Lawal stated this on Tuesday when he visited the headquarters of the NADDC in Abuja, according to a statement issued in Gusau by the Senior Special Assistant Media and Publicity to the Zamfara Governor, Suleman Bala Idrisa.
According to him, Governor Lawal was received by the Director General of the council, Jelani Aliyu, alongside top management staff in the council.
Governor Lawal expressed the readiness of the Zamfara State Government to partner with the National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC) to empower the youths of the state with requisite vocational skills to encourage self-reliance and sustainability.
“Today, we are here as part of my resolve to scout for any available opportunities that would 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 Center. We also look forward to more positive collaborations that would make Zamfara better,” he said.
In his remarks, the Director General of the NADDC, Jelani Aliyu, while commending the governor for the visit said that it shows the high level of commitment from the new administration.
He expressed gratitude to the governor for giving the council approval to set a day for the official commissioning of the Automotive Training Centre in Gusau.
Jelani further explained that the Automotive Training Center comprises equipment for training and repair of mechanical and electrical components.
The equipment consisted of 4 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.
