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From Noah Ebije, Kaduna
No fewer than 1,200 women and youths in Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State have been empowered with vocational skills and financial support under the Tinubu/Uba Sani Mobilisation Network’s Renewed Hope empowerment initiative.
The empowerment programme comes amid ongoing major federal government infrastructure projects in Kaduna State, including the Abuja-Kaduna-Zaria-Kano Highway reconstruction, the Mando-Kaduna-Birnin Gwari Road project, the Kano-Kaduna Gas Pipeline, the Kaduna Light Rail Project and the Ibadan-Kaduna-Kano Railway, all aimed at boosting economic growth and improving livelihoods.
Speaking on the development, former Sole Administrator of Igabi Local Government Area, Jafar Murtala Sabo, said ongoing projects such as the Abuja-Kaduna-Zaria-Kano Highway reconstruction, the Kano-Kaduna Gas Pipeline, the Kaduna Light Rail Project and the Ibadan-Kaduna-Kano Railway rank among the most significant public investments in the state’s history and are expected to further accelerate socio-economic development across Kaduna State.
The beneficiaries graduated from a three-month skills acquisition programme and received start-up support at a ceremony held on Saturday at LEA Primary School, Rigachikun, Igabi Local Government Area.
The programme, organised by the Renewed Hope Ambassadors of the Tinubu/Uba Sani Mobilisation Network, is designed to equip participants with practical skills, create livelihood opportunities and advance the objectives of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.
Speaking at the event, Chairman and Convener of the Network, Hon. Abdulmuninu Aminu Zaria, said the initiative reflects the commitment of President Tinubu and Governor Uba Sani to empowering citizens through sustainable economic opportunities.
According to him, beneficiaries were trained in eight vocational fields and provided with financial assistance to establish and grow small businesses.
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“We trained them in various skills and provided financial support to help them become self-reliant and productive members of society. Our goal is to create opportunities that will improve livelihoods and reduce poverty at the grassroots,” he said.
Zaria commended Governor Uba Sani for his people-centred leadership and developmental initiatives across Kaduna State, while also appreciating individuals and organisations whose support contributed to the success of the programme.
Delivering her remarks, the Senior Special Adviser to the Governor on Social Investment Programmes, Hajiya Falmata Abacha, described the graduation ceremony as a significant milestone in the lives of the beneficiaries.
She noted that the initiative would strengthen poverty reduction efforts through skills development, financial inclusion and sustainable livelihood creation.
Representing the Zazzau Emirate Council, Alhaji Abdullahi Jumare commended the organisers and stakeholders for their commitment to community development and youth empowerment.
Speaking on behalf of the beneficiaries, Hadiza Muhammad expressed gratitude to President Tinubu, Governor Uba Sani and the organisers for providing life-changing opportunities to participants.
She disclosed that trainees acquired skills in catering, home farming, computer operations, paint production, bedsheet making and other vocational trades.
Muhammad said the three-month training programme had equipped participants with practical knowledge and entrepreneurial skills necessary for economic independence. She pledged that beneficiaries would effectively utilise the skills and financial support received to improve their livelihoods, support their families and contribute meaningfully to national development.
