Katsina state Governor Aminu Bello Masari
has said the state looking forward to blocking revenue leakages through the mechanic village to be created soon.
The governor said this in Abuja when he received a delegation recently led by the Director-General, National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC), Jelani Aliyu to propose setting up of an integrated automobile mechanic and motor spare parts village in Katsina state .
Masari also expressed concern that the transportation sector is the backbone of the economy but the problem in the sector is due to the lack of organisation and there is confusion in the sector.
The governor said if there is regulation, a lot of money will be saved and when all vehicles come through designated ports in the country.
According to him, there will be control and the revenue spent regularly will be channelled to developing the transport sector in Nigeria”.
On the integration of mechanic village in Katsina Masari expressed support for an integrated automobile body, mechanical and spare parts village project, which will help regulate the mechanics in the state.
He said the mechanic village which will serve as a skill acquisition centre for apprenticeship, is expected to create jobs, reduce environmental impact as well as reduce city widespread concept of mechanical engineering.
Gov. Masari who noted that the mechanic village has always existed but lacked organisational structure and regulations, said the integrated Mechanic Village will bring about regulation which will in turn save revenue.
Also, NADDC Director General Jelani Aliyu said the only viable future in Nigeria is one where the youth are empowered and the Government provides a conducive environment to do business.
