By Abubakar Muhammad Adamu
In a major boost to youth empowerment and technical education, the Technical Skills Acquisition Center (TSAC) in Mayo-Belwa Local Government Area has graduated 270 trainees after a 12-month intensive training in various vocational fields.
The ceremony, held at the school premises, drew top government officials, community leaders, private sector stakeholders, and families of the graduates.
The graduates were trained in key technical fields such as electrical installation, welding, plumbing, tailoring, automobile repairs, and solar power installation—equipping them with practical, market-ready skills.
Speaking at the event, the Manager of TSAC, Mr. Naadati Shambirnaah, appreciated Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri’s unwavering investment in youth development.
He said the graduates would not forget the Governor’s role in transforming their lives and creating opportunities for economic self-reliance.
Representing the Member for Mayo-Belwa Constituency in the Adamawa State House of Assembly, Hon. Musa Mahmud Kallamu, was his Special Assistant on Political Matters, Hon. James Ibrahim who conveyed the lawmaker’s goodwill and affirmed his dedication to supporting youth empowerment initiatives in the constituency.
The Commissioner for Entrepreneurship, Comrade Hamman-Jumba Gatugel, admonished the graduates not to misuse the opportunity they had been given.
He promised that the ministry would continue working closely with Governor Fintiri and the state government to uplift and support young people across all sectors.
Also in attendance was Comrade Mahmud Ndottijo Yerima, who represented the Director General of the Poverty Alleviation and Wealth Creation Agency (PAWECA), Dr. Michael Zira and urged the families of the graduates to continue praying for Governor Fintiri, noting that the Governor’s leadership is key to improving the lives of citizens in Adamawa.
In a goodwill message, the representative of the District Head of Mayo-Belwa, Dan Adala Alhaji Babagari Umar Mai-Kanti, congratulated the graduates and encouraged them to contribute positively to society using the skills they had acquired.
Some of the graduating students shared emotional testimonies about how the training had reshaped their lives.
Speaking on behalf of their colleagues, they expressed heartfelt gratitude to the Governor, describing the program as life-changing and impactful.