Over 300 persons in Sokoto State will get loan and starter packs from the National Directorate of Employment (NDE) Renewed Hope Employment Initiative, Lukman Abubakar has said.
Lukman, the acting state coordinator of NDE, made the disclosure yesterday while reassuring that the agency is committed to achieving its mandates.
Speaking on behalf of the director general of NDE, Silas Agara, the acting state coordinator, Lukman said the Renewed Hope Initiative is designed to create employment opportunities, support the establishment of small-scale enterprises, promote agricultural productivity, and improve rural infrastructure, which will foster the economic empowerment of communities.
While appreciating the minister of Labour and Productivity, Maigari Dingyadi and the Director General of NDE, Silas Agara for their sustained dedication to the cause of NDE, Lukman noted that a total of 5,537 nationwide will benefit from the resettled loans and starter pack gesture that will enable them establish their own businesses.
“Today marks a significant milestone in our collective efforts to address unemployment and promote economic development. This initiative underscores our commitment to creating a brighter future for all, where everyone has access to meaningful work and opportunities for growth”, Agara submitted.
Earlier, the Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammed Sa’ad Abubakar 111, represented by the Sarkin Fulani Aliyu, warned beneficiaries against reselling whatever was given to them, saying they should rather use it judiciously to become self-employed.
For her part, Mary Sunday from NDE headquarters Abuja, who monitored the process in Sokoto, said they are committed to ensuring that beneficiaries become not only self-reliant but meaningful employers of labour in the near future.
In his advice, one of the resource persons, Samaila Isa Rikoto, said you can only be valued by your services or products to make wealth.
Registering their appreciation on behalf of beneficiaries, Muhammed Ibrahim and Maimuna said NDE is doing a great job closing the unemployment gap.
