*Governor Aminu Bello Masari of Katsina State of Nigeria emphasises the importance of modern skills and application of technology as automobile issues have gone beyond the work of spanner or hammer, to computers and brains

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In regard to the state empowerment initiative for the sector, Governor Aminu Bello Masari of Katsina State has charged mechanics in the state to embrace modern skills and technology in addressing automotive issues in the North-Western state in Nigeria.

Masari stated this Tuesday, December 27, 2022, when he performed the foundation laying ceremony of supporting facilities for the state branch of the National Mechanic Training Institute, along Dutsinma Road, in Katsina.

The governor noted the world today is moving faster; saying that issues concerning automobiles have gone beyond the work of spanner or hammer, but computers and brains, Channels TV report said.

The supporting facilities, include a hostel, mosque, canteen, and the perimetre fence of the institute established by the National Automotive Design Development Council (NADDC).

He said: 鈥淪o, for you to become relevant, you have to learn modern skills otherwise you will be left idle with your spanners and hammers doing nothing or very little.

鈥淭echnology has changed dramatically over a period where you can see an 18-year-old driving a 45 or 65 tonners vehicle and maneuvering it with only one hand.”

Masari also stated: “And where the steering system was not hydrolytically controlled, a lot of power is needed.

鈥淭hose of you who are highly talented but not opportune to have gone through the schooling system, this is another window opened for you.”

The governor said: 鈥淚n the world of today, it is the knowledge that gives you an opportunity to acquire skills.

“So, we must brace up to face the realities of our lives.鈥�

The Mechanic Training Institute was established to ease accommodation problems, facing most mechanics coming from far-flung areas of the state, Masari noted.

Meanwhile, the Governor has launched a log book with particulars of vehicles entered so as to assist in reducing cases of theft of either the vehicle or its parts.

Masari stated: 鈥淭his informal way of doing business has to be stopped.”

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