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NDE empowers 19 persons with N1.9m agribusiness soft loan

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The National Directorate of Employment (NDE), has disbursed N1.9 million soft loans to the 19 trained beneficiaries of its 2023 Sustainable Development and Empowerment Schemes (SADE) in Kano state.

Disbursing the funds on Wednesday in Kano, Director General of NDE, Malam Abubakar Fikpo, noted that the scheme was under Rural Employment Promotion (REP) Department.

Represented by the state coordinator, Malam Abubakar Yakassai,said that the empowerment program was organized to reduce the increasing rate of unemployment in the country.

According to him, the program trains unemployed youths in the agricultural value chain of activities such as production, storage, processing, preservation and packaging.

“Today we are here to flagg -off the disbursement of loans to 228 beneficiaries under the 2023 SADE.

“These prospective participants are drawn from the pool of REP trained beneficiaries in the 12 states.under this scheme , N22.8 million will be shared 228 persons to them to enable them set up and manage small scale agricultural enterprises,” he said.

The NDE boss said that the loan empowerment provides them with the required finances for enterpreneurship.

He further said that the directorate attaches very high premium on multiplier effect of the loan schemes for increased job creation.

Fikpo urged them to justify the efforts by putting in their best to succeed and repay the loan in due time so that other unemployed youths would benefit subsequently

The Director General also advised the beneficiaries to see the gesture as a rare opportunity which should not be allowed to fail.

Earlier, the director, Rural Employment Promotion, Mr Emem Duke, said the gesture, was to enable them to set up their businesses, become self-reliant and employers of labour as well as boost job creation and spur the youths to contribute to the national economy,

He explained that the exercise would go along way in reducing the number of unemployed youths in the country.

Represented by a deputy director, Joshua Fagbemi said that the aim of the gathering was also to sensitize the beneficiaries on the effective utilization of the loans which would be disbursed to beneficiaries through banks.

Some of the beneficiaries who spoke to our correspondent commended NDE for the gesture and promised to use the fund for the purpose.

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Assistant Commissioner Daniel Amah Converts to Islam

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An Assistant Commissioner of Police in Kano, ACP Daniel Amah, has converted to Islam.

In a post on his verified Facebook page, popular broadcast journalist in Kano, Nasiru Salisu Zango, made the announcement.

Nasiru Zango, who made the post in Hausa, said our trusted friend ACP Daniel Amah has accepted Islam.

Nasiru Zango describes ACP Daniel Amah as a kind person. Every detainee will understand that during his days as DPO in Bompai, he used to provide mattresses for detainees and even built a mosque in the division.

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Barau’s Achievements in Kano North Surpass Kwankwaso’s-SLA Balan

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Comrade Isyaku Abubakar Balan, a Senior Legislative Aide to the Deputy Senate President, Senator Barau Jibrin, has asserted that Senator Barau’s achievements in human development and community projects in Kabo Local Government and Kano North surpass those of former Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso during his time in the Senate.

Speaking to journalists in Kano, Balan highlighted Senator Barau’s numerous contributions, describing them as unprecedented.

“Barau has done so much for Kabo and Kano North that no sensible person can oppose him and support Kwankwaso.”

He emphasized that Senator Barau’s efforts in creating job opportunities are unprecedented, citing an instance where the senator facilitated jobs for 12 individuals in a single day, a feat he claims remains unmatched by Kwankwaso.

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The legislative aide also praised Barau’s instrumental role in bringing the Federal Polytechnic to Kabo, which is now on course to be upgraded to a university.

He contrasted this with what he described as Kwankwaso’s lack of significant contributions to educational infrastructure in the area.

In terms of security, Balan noted that Senator Barau has made significant strides, including establishing a Police Service unit in his senatorial zone and providing vehicles and motorcycles for security personnel.

“These initiatives have directly enhanced community safety, while Kwankwaso has not done anything in the security sector.”

According to Balan Senator Barau’s developmental initiatives extend beyond security and education, with his efforts in ICT infrastructure, housing projects, and empowerment programs earning him widespread praise from residents.

The statement reflects the deep political rivalry between supporters of Barau and Kwankwaso, further intensifying debates over leadership and development in Kano State.

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Gov. Yusuf assigns new commissioners with portfolios

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Kano State Governor, Alh.Abba Kabir Yusuf has assigned new portfolios to the seven newly appointed Commissioners.

Shortly after taken oath of office and allegiance, Governor Yusuf urged the new appointees to serve with dedication, integrity and humility to salvage present administration’s high expectations from the state citizens.

A statement issued by Governor’s spokesman Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa on Monday said 13 Special Advisers and 6 Permanent Secretaries also took oath of office.

According to the release, Governor Yusuf tasked the Commissioners to foster team spirit and work in synergy to deliver expected results.

He explained that the choice of the new set of state executive council members were duly considered to accelerate his administration’s vision centred on good governance, sustainable development, and well-being of the citizens.

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“I remain fully committed to fulfiling my campaign promises. These appointments therefore reflect our determination to identify and empower individuals who will help us implement policies and programmes that make a tangible difference in the lives of our citizens.”

“Over the past months, we have worked tirelessly to address pressing issues, including infrastructure development,
education, healthcare, security, empowerment and employment
generation for the citizens.

“Today’s appointments and the creation of the Local Government Service Commission further demonstrate our resolve to build a more efficient and people centred government,” Governor Yusuf maintained.

He further charged the appointees to serve the citizens with their
best abilities via working hand in hand with each other to ensure effective service delivery.

He assured the present administration would do everything possible to transform the lives of its citizens positively.

In the new portfolios, the former Chief of Staff, Alhaji Shehu Wada Sagagi, is assigned to Ministry of Investment, Commerce and Trade; AbdulKadir Abdulsalam, former Accountant General now commissioner in charge of Rural and Community Development while Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiye is deployed to Ministry of Information and Internal Affairs.

Governor Yusuf further directed Dr. Gaddafi Shehu Sani to manage the newly established Ministry of Power and Sustainable Energy; Dr. Dahiru Hashim commissioner for Environment; and Dr. Ismail Aliyu DanMaraya now in charge of Finance while Nura Iro Ma’aji assumed the ministry of Procurement and Project Monitoring.

On the Special Advisers, Governor Yusuf said Yusif Jibrin Oyoyo appointed as Students matters., Prof. Tijjani Muhammad Naniya (Emirates Council), Sani Musa Danja (Youths and sports), Barr. Aminu Husaini Sagagi (Justice and Constitution matters) Sani Adamu Yola (Local Government Projet) and Dr Ibrahim Musa (Health Services and personal physician to Governor).

Earlier, the state Commissioner of Justice and Attorney General, Barr. Haruna Isa Dederi administered the Orth of Office for the appointees before the state governor.

In their separate vote of thanks, Commissioner Sagagi, Special Adviser, Dr. Ismail Lawal Sulaiman and Permanent Secretary, Aminu Bashir promised to institutionalised government policies in their respective offices to ensure the vision and mission of Governor Yusuf led NNPP administration are achieved.

 

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