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A graduating artisan receives a prize and toolbox at the Katsina–Family Homes Funds skills graduation, May 2026

Photo: Katsina State Government

Achievements
Youth & WomenProgrammeCompleted

500 construction artisans certified

With Family Homes Funds, Katsina expanded a 150-place programme to 500, certifying artisans in masonry, carpentry, plumbing, electrical work, tiling and painting.

500

Artisans certified

The state and Family Homes Funds Limited graduated 500 artisans in May 2026, certified in masonry, carpentry, plumbing, electrical installation, tiling and painting.

The governor said the programme was designed for 150 beneficiaries per state, and Katsina expanded its participation to 500.

Sources

Figures are as reported in these sources. Most are the state government's own statements.

  1. 1Governor Radda Calls for Investment in Vocational, Technical Training as Katsina, FHFL Graduate 500 ArtisansKatsina State Government· 6 May 2026

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