By Our Correspondent
The Katsina State Government, in collaboration with the National Automotive Design and Development Council, NADDC laid the foundation for a modern mechanic training centre at Hassan Usman Katsina Polytechnic, Katsina state.
Speaking at the occasion, the State Governor, Aminu Bello Masari said the training centre will be employing modern technologies in training and addressing automotive issues across the state, assuring that the centre will usher in a new lease of life for the trainees of the institution.
During the foundation laying ceremony for the construction of three blocks of hostel accommodation with a capacity of about 360 people,
Masari noted that the land for the project was provided by the state government while NADDC took care of the building construction and will also be responsible for providing the centre with all the needed facilities.
“The world is moving and it’s moving fast. It’s no longer a spanner and hammer issue; it’s computers and brains are now deployed to address issues, especially in automobiles.
“That’s why today, you can see an 18-year old-driving a 45 and 60 turner and maneuvering it with only one hand, because technology has changed over a period where the steering system was not hydraulically controlled.
“For you to remain relevant, you have to learn modern skills, otherwise you will be left idle with your spanners and hammers doing nothing or very little,” Masari said
According to the Katsina Governor, the centre which has hostels, mosque and other structure within its premise was designed in such a way the decision to encourage participants from far away local governments to feel comfortable during the training.
Speaking earlier, the Director General NADDC, Jelani Aliyu, represented at the occasion by
its Northwest Coordinator, Abubakar Mudi commended the Katsina State Government for its commitment towards providing an enabling environment for citizens in the state to acquire modern skills irrespective of the prevalent economic downturn.
The Chairman Katsina State Chapter of the Nigeria Automobile Technician Association, NATA, Abbati Muhammad applauded the state government and NADDC for their efforts towards ensuring the establishment of the centre, noting that it would enhance the knowledge and productivity of trainees in the state in the near future.
*Culled from Vanguard
