Kano to Establish Cottage Industry Hubs to Boost Local Economy, Create Jobs

Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has announced plans to establish Cottage Industry and Cottage Enterprise Hubs across strategic locations in the state to accelerate industrialisation, promote local production and create more employment opportunities.

This was contained in a statement issued by the Governor’s Spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, on Friday.

The Governor made the announcement during the Empowerment Programme for Registered Butchers organised by the Cottage Trade and Street Hawking Agency (CTSHA) at the Government House, Kano.

Governor Yusuf said the project has been captured in the 2026 approved budget and is aimed at providing modern production centres for artisans and small-scale entrepreneurs.

He said the hubs will provide shared workspaces, modern equipment, reliable utilities, storage facilities, business support services, skills development and organised market access to improve productivity and competitiveness.

The Governor noted that the initiative aligns with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda by promoting Made-in-Nigeria products, while advancing the Kano First Agenda of supporting local businesses and economic growth.

He disclosed that the hubs will also include dedicated sections for butchers, meat processing, leather processing and tannery operations to strengthen the livestock value chain and attract more investments.

Governor Yusuf said the initiative will reduce production costs, improve product quality, expand market access and create thousands of jobs for youths in meat processing, leather works, packaging, transportation and other related sectors.

He urged beneficiaries to make proper use of the support, maintain high standards of hygiene and professionalism, and encourage others to register with the agency to benefit from future government interventions.