By Nuhu Bashir Masa The Deputy Chief of Staff to the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Malam Iliyasu Balarabe, has empowe...
The Deputy Chief of Staff to the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Malam Iliyasu Balarabe, has empowered 16 individuals with electric motorcycles, sponsored 10 persons for lesser Hajj and provided cash assistance to 200 women to start small-scale businesses in Zaria Local Government Area of Kaduna State.
Balarabe announced the empowerment programme in Zaria on Sunday, saying it was aimed at supporting political associates and strengthening their commitment to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Tajudeen Abbas, and the Kaduna State Governor, Senator Uba Sani.
He said the initiative was also designed to ensure that women were not left behind in benefiting from the dividends of democracy, particularly through financial support to establish small businesses and improve their livelihoods.
The Executive Chairman of Zaria Local Government Area, Engr. Jamil Ahmed Muhammad (Jaga), commended Balarabe for the gesture, describing it as timely.
He prayed that Almighty Allah would reward the Deputy Chief of Staff abundantly for his generosity and commitment to supporting the people.
Some of the beneficiaries expressed appreciation to the DCoS Balarabe for the assistance, describing the initiative as a welcome development.
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