By Ali Ali Rabiu, Dutse
Saturday, 21st Dec, 2024
In a bold move to tackle youth unemployment and foster economic growth, Jigawa State Governor Umar Namadi has launched a transformative empowerment program, distributing kiosks to 300 youth under the state’s Micro Retailers Empowerment Initiative.
The initiative, aimed at reducing redundancy and increasing productivity among the youth, is part of the state government’s broader efforts to uplift its citizens.
The beneficiaries, carefully selected from the 287 political wards across the state, have been equipped with resources and training to launch and manage their businesses.
This initiative, supervised by the Agency of Youth Employment and Empowerment under the leadership of Habibi Ubale, underscores the administration’s commitment to empowering the youth and supporting small-scale entrepreneurs.
“All the youth here have been trained in conducting transactions using POS systems, as well as in the skills of buying and selling” Habib stated.
Speaking at the launch, Governor Namadi emphasized that the program aligns with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s transformative agenda to empower youth and boost economic activities nationwide.
“This youth empowerment initiative will significantly boost the economic well-being of the state, helping individuals to support themselves, their families, and society at large”Namadi stated.
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The state government has allocated over 300 million naira as seed capital for this initiative, demonstrating its dedication to ensuring the success of these young entrepreneurs. Beneficiaries expressed their gratitude, highlighting how the support will enable them to become financially independent and contribute to their communities.
“We hope this will be a great startup business that will not only benefit me but also positively impact people at large”
“We have heard that Dangote started from a small business, and we aspire to be the next Dangote”
“We will do our very best to sustain this business, and we hope to one day empower others as well” Says Umar Muhammad.
This empowerment program is expected to not only improve the livelihoods of participants but also stimulate economic growth across Jigawa State, setting a benchmark for other regions to emulate.
