From Yakubu Busari,Jos
NDE Director, Alh Ibrahim Abdulrazak Ardo in Plateau State at the occasion while Representative Maitala Haruna distributes cash to recipients
Over One Thousands Women and Youth in Jos North/Bassa Federal Constituency of Plateau state have received N10,000.00 each as part of empowerment scheme to improve and enhance their businesses.
The National Directorate of Employment , NDE, in Plateau State in collaboration with Hon .Alh .Maitala Haruna (Turakin Jere) Member, Representing Bassa /Jos North Federal Constituency assembled youths at the Jos North Local Government Council hall on Saturday for the disbursement of micro enterprise enhancement loan scheme to 1000 to participants.
Maitala expressed confidence that the program, aimed at improving the well-being of women and young would assist them to be more innovative.
According to Hon Maitala Haruna,”I have been driven by my campaign promises to the people in my constituency and to served the people of this constituent effectively and today ,I have over 1000 beneficiaries selected in various communities to benefit “.
“You would recalled that we had earlier equipped and empowered young people with critical life skills and give them the tools necessary to thrive.
We have reached over 1,000 young people with payment of SSCE , and our desire to help reach more is underway.”
He disclosed that this programme mark a milestone in the history of empowerment schemes to make the people self- employed and self- reliant in tackling the scourge of poverty in our society .
Maitala admonished all the beneficiaries to make judicious use of the funds given to them by channeling it into meaningful investment to better the conditions of their households .
The NDE Director ,Alh Ibrahim Abdulrazak Ardo, said the disbursement of micro enterprise enhancement loan scheme to the women which was designed to improve and promote economic welfare of the people.
He stated that the scheme is designed to assist people with micro enterprise in fighting the scourge of unemployment and wisely invest the money towards addressing poverty in Jos north ,Bassa constituency .
Ardo commended the governor Simon lalong for the overwhelming support given them to achieve tremendous success in reducing unemployment
