Pioneering Fashion Education & Enterprise in Plateau State
Shiks Fashion Academy & Innovation Hub transforms creative ambition into sustainable livelihood, world-class craftsmanship, and thriving fashion enterprises.
ABOUT SHIKS FASHION ACADEMY
Shiks Fashion Academy & Innovation Hub is a premier fashion training, enterprise development, and production platform based in Jos, Plateau State. Founded by award-winning entrepreneur Maryam Sadiq Shikra, our mission is to empower youth and women through transformative, practical fashion education.
BEST FASHION SCHOOL IN PLATEAU STATE
Multiple-time recipient of Plateau Excellence Awards & Youth Empowerment Merit Award.
"Shik's exists to close the gap between acquiring a skill and being able to use that skill productively. We believe that the real measure of a skills programme is not only how many people are trained, but how many are able to use their skills to earn, produce and create opportunities for others."
Our Vision
To become a leading fashion enterprise development and innovation hub in Nigeria, producing skilled, confident and economically independent entrepreneurs who create value, businesses and employment.
Our Mission
To empower young people and women through practical fashion and textile skills, enterprise development, incubation, access to productive infrastructure, mentorship and market opportunities.
WORLD-CLASS TRAINING FACILITIES
Located at British American Junction in Jos, our modern academy is equipped with industrial-grade garment manufacturing tools, digital design systems, and dedicated workstations for hands-on student mastery.
Industrial Sewing Studio
Direct hands-on training with high-speed industrial lockstitch machines, 4-thread overlockers, coverstitch units, and precision buttonholing machines.
- Individual dedicated student machines
- Specialized presser feet & attachment kits
Pattern Drafting & Cutting Hall
Large-format drafting tables, French curves, styling rulers, and anatomy dummies for mastering flat pattern manipulation, draping, and garment engineering.
- Full-scale professional dress forms
- Spacious fabric layout and cutting tables
Enterprise & Incubation Wing
A shared co-working zone for alumni and emerging designers to execute private client orders, receive business mentorship, and access commercial machinery.
- Client fitting suite & consultation zone
- Commercial garment pressing & finishing
Best Fashion School in Plateau State • Youth Empowerment Merit Award
Youth Empowerment Merit Award • Stylist & Designer of the Year
MARYAM SADIQ SHIKRA
Fashion Enterprise Development Advocate • Entrepreneur • Educator
Maryam Sadiq Shikra holds a degree in Business Administration and Entrepreneurship from Bayero University, Kano (2014, NYSC 2015). Under her stewardship, Shiks Fashion & Innovation Hub has established itself as Nigeria's preeminent fashion training academy and enterprise development engine.
Ready to Begin Your Fashion Career?
Explore our structured diploma and masterclass offerings, or schedule a campus visit at our Jos academy.