The North East Development Commission (NEDC) has partnered with the Lobito Group for Asiwaju to empower 560 food and tea vendors across the 20 local government areas of Bauchi State.
State chairman of Lobito Group for Asiwaju, Abdulahi Lanzai, stated this at the flagging off of the empowerment programme in Bauchi.
He said the empowerment initiative was aimed at boosting petty businesses across the 20 local government areas of the state.
“By providing these essential items, the commission hopes to enhance the capacity of local food and tea vendors, enabling them to grow their businesses and contribute to the state’s economic growth,” he said.
Also speaking, national coordinator Lobito Group for Asiwaju, Malam Usman Yau, said this move is part of the efforts to support the economic development of the people at the grassroots.
He said the essential food items distributed to the beneficiaries include rice, sugar, cooking oil, spaghetti, flour, and more to enhance their business.
“Other items include hospitals blankets, baby shower and clothes, as well as wrappers for the less privileged,” Yau said.
The coordinator reiterated that NEDC has been actively involved in various initiatives aimed at promoting economic growth, humanitarian response,and peace development in the region.
Aishatu Mohammed , who spoke on behalf of the beneficiaries, expressed gratitude to the NEDC and Lobito Group for Asiwaju.
