Zamfara State Government has unveiled empowerment programme for IDPs at Centres across the 14 Local Government Areas of the state.
This was disclosed in a statement signed by the Director Information Ministry Of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development Bashir Kabiru Ahmad and issued to newsmen in Gusau.
Speaking while inaugurating the programme, Governor Bello Muhammad Matawallen of Zamfara state said, his administration had resolved to prioritise on the IDPs Empowerment Centres taking into cognisance his firm commitments to the welfare of IDPs.
Governor Bello Matawalle explained that his administration through the Ministry Of Humanitarian Affairs, have been committed towards improving the livelihood of the IDPs and Vulnerable People particularly women and children.
He said for the distribution of the empowerment items to the Centres, stakeholders committees were set up with a view to ensuring proper coordination and sustainability of the programme.
Represented by the State Commissioner for Humanitarian Affairs, Hajiya Fa’ika M. Ahmad said the items distributed include Industrial Sewing Machines, Tricycle Machines, Grinding Machines, Knitting Kits, Food and non-food items.
He maintained that the event is the second of its kind where IDPs and vulnerable persons have been empowered for self-reliance adding that, State Government will ensure monitoring and evaluation of the program to ensure proper utilization of the items
Speaking on behalf of other beneficiaries, Malam Halliru Garba thanked Governor Matawalle and the Ministry Of Humanitarian Affairs for the noble gesture.
SANI DUTSINMA
