Borno State Governor Professor Babagana Umara Zulum has launched a N1.05 billion empowerment programme for seven groups in Maiduguri Metropolitan and Jere Local Government Areas.
Governor Zulum launched the programme on Friday at the State Hotels, Maiduguri, noting that the intervention was in continuation of his administration’s support for vulnerable people, youths, women and persons with disabilities.
The governor stressed that he would provide more job opportunities to young people so they can earn a living.
“Today, we are launching another empowerment programme for seven groups to boost business and economic opportunities in our dear state, which is recovering from years of Boko Haram conflict,” Zulum said.
The governor promised a larger empowerment programme for women, youths and other entrepreneurs by the end of the month.
“I consider every young person in this state as my son. That is why I am committed to providing every opportunity to ensure that you prosper and become productive members of society,” he added.
The beneficiaries include clubs and associations, persons with physical disabilities, including persons with hearing impairment, persons with visual impairment, persons affected by leprosy, and youth groups.
Commissioner for Youth, Sports and Economic Empowerment, Hon. Saina Buba, thanked the governor for the many empowerment programmes he has provided for youths and other vulnerable groups. He said the programmes had greatly improved their lives.
Present at the occasion were the governor, the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate, Engr. Mustapha Gubio; the member representing Marte/Monguno/Nganzai Federal Constituency, Engr. Bukar Talba; members of the Borno State House of Assembly; the Acting Chief of Staff to the Governor, Dr. Babagana Mustapha Malumbe; commissioners; and other dignitaries.