From Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu
Yobe State Governor, Hon. Mai Mala Buni, has extended more empowerment support to women groups across the 17 local government areas of the state.
In a press release by Mamman Mohammad, the DG press and media affairs to the governor said that the governor announced the support when he received in audience representatives of various women groups in the state.
He said the government has procured many empowerment materials for distribution to women to improve their economy and livelihoods.
Governor Buni warned against selling the materials: “The materials are provided for you to enhance self-reliance and economic empowerment.
“You are strongly advised against selling these materials as the government will continue to support you”, Gov. Buni assured.
He directed the Commissioner for Empowerment to provide the groups with 500 deep freezers, pending the official launch of the programme.
Earlier, the state Commissioner for Women Affairs, Hajiya Yajallo Badama, commended Gov. Buni for his gender sensitivity and for giving women in the state a sense of belonging.
She called on all Yobe women to continue supporting government policies and programmes for better and improved livelihoods.
