IVEI Management Visits Rector, Seeks Support For New Programmes And Skills Training Initiatives

The Management of the Innovation and Vocational Enterprise Institute, IVEI, Kano State Polytechnic, has paid a courtesy visit to the Rector, Dr. Abubakar Umar Farouk, FCA, seeking management’s support for the introduction of new academic programmes and the implementation of skills development initiatives.

The delegation, led by the newly appointed Director of the Institute, Dr. Garba Alhaji Adamu, visited the Rector at the Central Administration, where the Director briefed him on the progress and achievements recorded by the Institute under the new management.

Dr. Garba explained that, at its maiden management meeting, the Institute resolved to introduce additional programmes aimed at complementing the efforts of the Rector in expanding vocational, entrepreneurial and educational opportunities for youths in Kano State and beyond.

He disclosed that the Institute plans to introduce National Diploma, ND, programmes in Mass Communication and Water Sanitation and Hygiene, WASH, subject to the necessary approvals.

The Director further revealed that IVEI had secured an opportunity to provide a three-month skills training programme for youths through Plan International. The proposed training will focus on Electrical Installation, Solar Installation, Welding and Fabrication, Tiling and Interlocking, and Carpentry and Joinery.

According to him, the necessary documentation had been forwarded, with the Institute awaiting further response to commence the required formalities.

Dr. Garba also informed the Rector that the Institute was pursuing another training opportunity to be sponsored by Gateway ICT Company. The programme is expected to focus on ICT skills and sales, with beneficiaries also having access to micro-pension and insurance opportunities.

He expressed appreciation to the Rector for the confidence reposed in the new management of IVEI and solicited continued support and guidance towards advancing the Institute and contributing more meaningfully to the development of Kano State Polytechnic.

Responding, the Rector, Dr. Abubakar Umar Farouk, FCA, commended the management of IVEI for the initiatives and expressed his administration’s readiness to support programmes that would expand educational and skills-development opportunities for the good people of Kano State and beyond.

The Rector encouraged IVEI to strengthen its collaboration with the Entrepreneurship Education Directorate, EED, to develop additional strategies that would enhance the effectiveness and impact of both units.

He assured the Institute of his administration’s continued support and cooperation in pursuing initiatives that align with the Polytechnic’s vision and mission, and also contribute to its academic, vocational and entrepreneurial development.