Halliru Dauda Jika, Senator representing Bauchi Central constituency at the upper legislative house, has distributed various empowerment items to 424 youth and women that made up the Bauchi central senatorial zone.
Senator Jika during the distribution which took place at Kafin Madaki, Ganjuwa local government area of Bauchi State says the gesture was part of efforts to fulfill his campaign promises by providing employment opportunities for youth and women.
The senator said items distributed include, 25 cars; 96 motorcycles, 83 tricycles, 50 power generating sets, 130 sewing machines and 40 water pumps, in addition to N10,000 offered to each of the beneficiaries.
He said additional 300 women from six different LGAs benefitted with N3 million cash donation as incentives to start various businesses of their choice.
Jika said the idea of the distribution was to reduce the rate of unemployment among youth and women and encourage the spirit of self reliance, and wealth creation in the society.
He called on the beneficiaries to make good use of the items, adding that many youth and women will continue to benefit from such interventions.
The senator said such motivations will reduce the rate of unemployment and over-dependence among youths, hoping that such motivations will also curb insecurity.
The Bauchi State Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Alhaji Uba Ahmed Nana, commended the senator for the gesture.
Uba Nana, who called on other lawmakers to emulate Senator Jika, said items would help in reducing poverty and addressing unemployment problems in the state.
