From Ankeli Emmanuel, Sokoto
Over 300 persons in Sokoto state have received loan and starter packs from the National Directorate of Employment (NDE) Renewed Hope Employment Initiative,” Lukman Abubakar, the acting Sokoto state Coordinator of NDE, has said.
“The agency is committed to achieving its mandates,” Abubakar reassured on Tuesday, 25 March, 2025 while speaking on behalf of the Director General of NDE, Silas Agara.
His words: “The Renewed Hope Initiative is designed to create employment opportunities, support establishment of small scale enterprises, promote agricultural productivity and improve rural infrastructure that will foster economic empowerment of communities.
“Today marks a significant milestone in our collective efforts to address unemployment and promote economic development,” Agara submitted.
“This initiative underscores our commitment to creating a brighter future for all, where everyone has access to meaningful work and opportunities for growth.”
Abubakar noted that “a total of 5,537 nationwide will benefit from the resettled loans and starter pack gesture that will enable them to establish their own businesses,” while appreciating the Minister for Labour and Productivity, Maigari Dingyadi, and Agara “for their sustained dedication to the cause of NDE.”
“Beneficiaries should not resell what is given to them, but rather use them judiciously towards becoming self-employed,” warned the Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammed Sa’ad Abubakar III, who was represented by the Sarkin Fulani Aliyu.
“We are committed to ensuring that beneficiaries become not only self-reliant but meaningful employers of labour in the nearest future,” said Mary Sunday from NDE headquarters, Abuja, who monitored the process in Sokoto.
“You can only be valued by your services or product to make wealth,” advised one of the resource persons, Samaila Isa Rikoto.
“NDE is doing a great job to close the gap of unemployment,” said Muhammed Ibrahim and Maimuna, registering their appreciation on behalf of the beneficiaries.
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