18/08/2025
T.C.D.A. INTERNATIONAL EXPANDS SKILLS ACQUISITION TO KUMO
Hope, Skills, and Transformation Ignite at Jauroji Primary School
The Tangale Community Development Association (T.C.D.A.) International has once again written history, extending its landmark Skill Acquisition and Empowerment Training to the city of Kumo, Gombe State, a bold step that underscores its unshakable commitment to grassroots transformation.
The groundbreaking training, flagged off on Wednesday, 13th August 2025, commenced in full swing on Monday, 18th August 2025, at Jauroji Primary School, where the atmosphere was nothing short of electrifying. The air carried a powerful mix of enthusiasm, determination, and hope, as eager participants gathered to embrace skills that promise to reshape their future.
A VISION COME ALIVE
From inception, the vision of T.C.D.A. International has been clear and uncompromising:
To raise a new generation of empowered Tangale youth and women who will not wait for opportunities but boldly create them.
By bringing this life-changing training to Kumo, the association has not only expanded its reach but also solidified its place as one of the most forward-thinking, people-driven organizations in Northern Nigeria.
The significance of this moment was amplified by the presence of Comrade Danladi Bako, President of T.C.D.A. International, alongside the National Treasurer and respected Tangale elders. Their presence was both symbolic and motivational, proof that leadership stands hand in hand with the people it serves.
“This initiative is not just about teaching skills, it is about rewriting destinies,” declared Comrade Bako, to thunderous applause.
“Our dream is to see every Tangale son and daughter stand tall, economically independent, and able to contribute meaningfully to society.”
SKILLS THAT BUILD FUTURES
The training curriculum blends tradition, innovation, and modern technology, ensuring participants leave equipped for both today’s and tomorrow’s economy:
Job J. Kato (Jobson) – The visionary convener, introducing Handmade Bag Making, Shoe Cobbling, Artificial Intelligence, and Graphics Design. His sessions merge creativity with digital innovation, producing a new generation of tech-driven artisans.
Mr. Elisha Edward – Driving Agribusiness Training, empowering participants to transform farming into profitable, wealth-creating ventures that combat rural poverty.
Mr. Simon Ibrahim – Leading Solar Installation and Maintenance, a skill of urgent relevance in today’s energy-hungry world, ensuring Kumo is not left behind in the global renewable revolution.
These trainers are not mere instructors, they are mentors shaping destinies, equipping participants with skills they can immediately deploy to create businesses, jobs, and sustainable livelihoods.
COMMUNITY AT THE CORE
Much of the success in Kumo is tied to the relentless efforts of Rtd. Yakubu S. Twan, Chairman of T.C.D.A. Kumo branch. His tireless mobilization ensured a massive turnout, proving once again that when communities rally around development, transformation becomes inevitable.
PARTNERSHIP THAT DELIVERS
The Kumo expansion also showcases the power of partnership. The collaboration between T.C.D.A. International and Jobson Broadcasting Network Ltd. has become a model of synergy, where civil society vision meets private enterprise expertise.
While T.C.D.A. provides structure and leadership, Jobson Broadcasting Network amplifies the mission through media influence, coordination, and cutting-edge technical know-how. Together, they are not just teaching skills; they are delivering practical hope that will echo across generations.
MORE THAN A PROGRAM – A MOVEMENT
The Kumo training is not simply a program. It is a movement, a grassroots revolution equipping Tangale men and women to compete in local and global markets, create wealth, and rise above economic dependence.
By focusing on youth and women, the association is investing directly in tomorrow’s leaders and today’s nurturers, ensuring sustainable impact.
THE BIGGER PICTURE
Every new community reached brings the Tangale people one step closer to a future where poverty gives way to productivity, unemployment to enterprise, and dependency to innovation.
At Jauroji Primary School today, the people of Kumo are not just learning skills.
They are rewriting their stories.
They are building new futures.
They are proving that when communities invest in people, greatness is inevitable.
- This is more than training.
- This is transformation.
- This is T.C.D.A. International in partnership with Jobson Broadcasting Network Ltd. changing lives, one skill at a time.
