The Senator representing Borno Senatorial district Sen. Kashim Shettima has empowered 1000 women and youths after extensive skills acquisition in the state.
Governor Babagana Zulum who graced the occasion said the distribution of material kits and cash remains the largest since he assumed office in 2019.
About 1,000 women and youths across Borno Central have been empowered with start-up kits and N25,000 cash after an extensive skill acquisition programme which was facilitated by the former Governor of Borno State, Senator Kashim Shettima.
“It is my singular honour and privilege to witness the presentation of kits and cash to 1,000 beneficiaries sponsored by Sen. Kashim Shettima.”
“This is so far the largest empowerment programme benefited by the people of Borno State. This empowerment, if well utilized, will, insha Allah, provide livelihood to our internally displaced persons in the state”, Zulum said.
The Governor urged the beneficiaries to judiciously utilise the materials provided to them by the Senator representing Borno Central.
Senator Kashim Shetima during his welcome speech said the people of Borno should always to thankful to Allah and not to relent in prayers for a better Borno. The senator expressed his appreciation to the Governor for attending the occasion.
