FG committed to taking 100m Nigerians out of poverty – Malami
The federal government will continue to demonstrate its commitment in empowering Nigerians with macro loans to boost small scale business activities meant to take 100 million Nigerians out of abject poverty, the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami has said.
Malami stated this in Argungu while speaking as the special guest of honour at the distribution of micro loans to 1, 500 women and youth in Kebbi state organized by the National Directorate of Employment (NDE).
In a statement by the minister spokesman, Dr. Umar Gwandu, the justice minister said that consistent effort is required to make women and youths economically productive, socially responsible and culturally viable.
He averred that “it requires systematic and consistent efforts as women constitute a critical sector and essential component to reckon with for any meaningful national development.”
Malami noted that the micro loan given would boost business activities in the area especially in view of the forthcoming Argungu international fishing and cultural festivals.
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According to him, the federal government has consciously and deliberately come out with a number of schemes to generate employment and enhance the productivity of Nigerians.
“These schemes including N-Power, school feeding programmes, anchor borrowers and associated programmes, among others have created employment value chain opportunities,” he added.
In addition to facilitating job creation through establishment of new ministries, departments and agencies, the federal government is
committed to massive employment of Nigerians in various Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) including security and
paramilitary sectors.
According to the minister, the federal government has also provided
enabling atmosphere for the thriving and flourishing of private firms, companies, mills and industries of both local and foreign
collaborators with a view to generating employment for the teaming Nigerians.
While congratulating the beneficiaries of the scheme, Malami called on the beneficiaries of the initiative to make judicious use of the funds provided.
