Kano skills acquisition centre fully operational - FG clarifies

By Damilare Adeleye

The Federal Ministry of Education has moved to counter misinformation circulating in online videos claiming that the Aliko Dangote Ultra-Modern Skills Acquisition Centre in Kano is not in use, clarifying that the facility is fully operational.

In a press statement dated Apr. 1, 2026, the Ministry said the centre is running under its Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET II – IDEAS) Programme, providing training for Nigerian youth across multiple skill areas.

According to the Ministry, 300 trainees have been undergoing training in Leather Works, Solar PV Installation, and Hospitality at the centre since November 2025, following a formal agreement with the facility. The Ministry added that the centre has received agreed funding tranches to support programme delivery, while trainees receive monthly stipends.

In a direct response to the circulating reports, the Ministry said a delegation mandated by the 8th National Council on Skills visited the centre on Mar. 30, 2026, and confirmed that all trainees are actively engaged and that training is ongoing as scheduled.

The Ministry also announced that Aliko Dangote has pledged to manage the facility for 20 years and expand its capacity, a commitment it said further underscores the long-term viability of the centre.

The FME urged the public to disregard the misinformation and rely on official sources for accurate information, reaffirming its commitment to expanding skills development through quality training centres nationwide.