Nigeria's NASENI launches women and youth empowerment programmes in Kano

The National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) is initiating a series of capacity‑building programmes in Kano State aimed at women, youths and students. The first event, the closing ceremony of the NASENI She‑Powers Energy Initiative, will be held on 25 June 2026 and has already trained 50 women from Kumbotso and Tarauni Local Government Areas in solar installation, maintenance, renewable‑energy systems and enterprise development.

On 27 June 2026 NASENI will flag off a broader Skill Acquisition Training Programme, offering vocational training in solar installation and maintenance, welding and metal fabrication, mobile‑phone hardware repair, and dry‑food processing and packaging. The agency will also distribute laptops and STEM innovation kits to selected schools. Executive Vice Chairman and CEO Khalil Suleiman Halilu will host the events, with the Deputy Governor of Kano State attending as the Special Guest of Honour. The initiatives are intended to strengthen local technical capacity, promote renewable‑energy adoption, create jobs and support inclusive economic growth in Kano.

NASENI says the programmes reflect its mandate to leverage science, technology and innovation to improve livelihoods, empower communities and accelerate Nigeria’s industrial development.