74 Katsina Artisans to Undergo Electric Vehicle Production Training

Francis Sardauna in Katsina

Katsina State Governor Dikko Umaru Radda has approved a training program for 74 artisans in Electric Vehicle (EV) prototype development. The initiative is part of the state’s efforts to promote youth empowerment and technological innovation.

The Coordinator of the Katsina Youth Craft Village, Mr. Abdullahi Kabir, announced on Tuesday that the six‑month training will take place at the Katsina Youth Craft Village in partnership with Maglush Electric Vehicle, an indigenous EV company owned by residents of the state.

The program aims to equip young artisans with modern technical skills in EV technology and prepare them for opportunities in the emerging green transportation sector.

The statement added that trainees will be selected from the state’s 34 local government areas to ensure a supply of skilled technicians for the maintenance and repair of EVs throughout Katsina.

It also noted that the initiative will support the state government’s plan to distribute electric motorcycles to teachers by providing trained technical personnel for maintenance services.

Furthermore, the partnership will include a technology transfer arrangement that will enable the Katsina Youth Craft Village to independently sustain future EV training programs.

Mr. Kabir described the approval as a reflection of Governor Radda’s commitment to innovation, youth development, and sustainable economic growth in Katsina State.