Kano State Deputy Governor, Murtala Sule Garo, has pledged to recommend qualified graduates of Visible Information Technology (VIT) to Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf for employment and participation in the state government’s empowerment programme.
Garo made the pledge on Sunday while representing the governor at the institution’s ninth graduation ceremony, where 1,921 students received certificates after completing various professional and technical training programmes.
The development was disclosed in a statement issued on Sunday and signed by Lurwanu Idris Malikawa Garu, the Public Relations Officer, office of the deputy governor.
The ceremony was held at the Mahmud Tukur Theatre, Bayero University, Kano.
The deputy governor also promised to present the institution’s request for land allocation to the governor to enable it establish a permanent school site and expand its training facilities.
Speaking at the event, Garo urged the graduates to believe in their abilities and pursue their ambitions through self-confidence, determination and hard work.
He challenged them to keep pace with technological advancements by developing their skills beyond the classroom and using technology to create innovations and solve everyday problems.
He said young people should move beyond depending solely on existing technologies and acquire the capacity to develop solutions and contribute to the growing digital economy.
Garo described information technology as an important tool for addressing unemployment, insecurity and challenges in the education and healthcare sectors.
He urged the graduates to apply their acquired skills in ways that would benefit their communities and society.
The deputy governor also called on the VIT management to improve its facilities, engage experienced instructors and introduce courses that reflect changing demands in the technology industry.
He encouraged the institution to strengthen partnerships with government agencies, private organisations and technology companies to provide graduates with access to employment, internships and mentorship opportunities.
Garo commended the management and staff for their role in training young people in professional and technical fields, saying the institution’s activities supported the state government’s Kano First Agenda.
He also announced a donation of N5,000 to each of the 1,921 graduates to cover refreshments and congratulated their parents and guardians for supporting their education.
Earlier, the sponsor of the programme and Commissioner for Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Dr Muktar Ishaq Yakasai, said the initiative was designed to promote digital literacy, particularly among young women, and equip them with skills to become self-reliant and create employment opportunities.
He urged the graduates to put their training to good use and protect the institution’s reputation.
Yakasai cited former trainees who had established careers in different fields, including journalism, as examples for the new graduates to emulate.
Speaking on behalf of the graduating students, Basira Mahmud thanked the deputy governor and the commissioner for their support, expressing confidence that the graduates would apply their newly acquired knowledge and skills.
