By Asiwaju Adekunle Saheed
State leadership in Katsina has reaffirmed its commitment to empowering women and young people through entrepreneurship, describing their economic participation as central to the growth of the state’s economy.
Speaking at the fourth CEOs Round Table Summit and Exhibition organised by the Initiative of Innovative Youthpreneurs Sustainable Development in Katsina, officials stressed that empowering women is not only about supporting individuals and families but an investment in the state’s economic future.
The state’s focus, according to officials, rests on providing three critical links for successful entrepreneurship, capacity, market and finance, noting that access to funding alone is not enough without the skills to manage businesses and access to viable markets.
Katsina is also investing in skills acquisition, vocational training, agriculture and enterprise development to help young people convert their ideas into productive livelihoods, with officials noting that such opportunities also help reduce idleness and strengthen security.
Entrepreneurs were encouraged to embrace technology, mentorship and innovation while modernising traditional trades and developing markets for products made in Katsina, as part of a broader push toward sustainable economic growth.
Organisers of the summit were commended for creating a platform connecting entrepreneurs with business leaders, mentors and new opportunities, with officials pledging continued support to help residents become job creators rather than job seekers.
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