Senator Abbo trains, empower 150 youths, women with N200,000 each- Some youths in Adamawa state have been empowered to be their own bosses and be self-reliant - The empowerment programme was courtesy of the senator representing Adamawa North senatorial district, Ishaku Abbo - Each participant will be empowered with seed capital from N200,000 upward after the training facilitated by the lawmaker PAY ATTENTION: Click “See First” under the “Following” tab to see Legit.ng News on your Facebook News Feed! Ishaku Elisha Abbo, the senator representing Adamawa North senatorial district in the National Assembly, on Saturday, December 5 empowered indigent youths and women as part of efforts to make them self-reliant. A statement from the media office of the senator sent to Legit.ng on Monday, December 7, indicates that beneficiaries of the empowerment programme were drawn from wards in Maiha local government area of Adamawa state. Speaking at the event, Senator Abbo noted that this is the first stage of the programme, adding that it will go round all the local government areas in his senatorial district. Read also Amid calls for sack of service chiefs, DSS boss sends crucial meesage to Nigerians Announcing the beginning of the initiative via social media, he said: On social media, many Nigerians have been commending the senator for the initiative, while some urged him to ensure the programme is not hijacked. Afolabi David Ige wrote on the senator's Facebook page: Monday A Simon wrote: Read also Buhari's govt has failed on security - Northern group spits fire, reveals its next move Kashim Fugu wrote: Clifford Zira Umaru wrote: Abba Charles wrote: Senator Abbo's empowerment programme comes days after the federal government through the National Agricultural Land Development Authority (NALDA) commenced a similar initiative for rabbit farming which is expected to engage 17,000 youths, as part of efforts to boost the economy and reduce unemployment in the country. NALDA is expected to make available the rabbits, cage, vaccine, and training for the youths free of charge while the beneficiaries are expected to return the kitten when the rabbit delivers so that it would be used to empower others. Read also After Zabarmari killings, Zulum makes this critical decision with Cameroon Speaking to journalists on Wednesday, December 2 in Abuja, the executive secretary of NALDA, Prince Paul Ikonne, said the agency would also buy the urine, dungs, and skin of the rabbits from the youths, which is also a source of income for the beneficiaries. PAY ATTENTION: Get the Latest Nigerian News Anywhere 24/7. Spend less on the Internet! Similarly, the federal government has commenced N30,000 grants for taxi, bus, okada, Keke Napep, Uber, Bolt drivers, and cart pushers across the country. Under the government's artisan support scheme, a total of 333,000 artisans and transport business operators nationwide will get one-time operations grant of N30,000 per beneficiary to reduce the effects of income loss due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The initiative is part of the transport support track under the Buhari administration's MSME Survival Fund schemes for artisans and transporters handled by the office of the vice president. Read also FG delegation delivers trailer load of food to Borno village after killing of farmers How I saved N1million from farming in one year - 29-year-old farmer | Legit TV Source: Legit.ng - Some youths in Adamawa state have been empowered to be their own bosses and be self-reliant - The empowerment programme was courtesy of the senator representing Adamawa North senatorial district, Ishaku Abbo - Each participant will be empowered with seed capital from N200,000 upward after the training facilitated by the lawmaker PAY ATTENTION: Legit.ng PAY ATTENTION: “The program is intended to train youths and women in skills such as animal husbandry like cow fattening, goat rearing, sheep and pig rearing, chicken farming and fish farming. “After the training, each participant/beneficiary will be empowered with seed capital from N200,000 upward.” “God bless you, sir. As you put smiles on the faces of your people you shall not know sorrow. You shall not suffer anymore. Thank you, sir.” “I really recommend your efforts in supporting the less privileged ones in ur zone. As u empower them, God will also empower you over your enemies and perfect your mistakes. and give you directions in Jesus name.” “That's a very good initiative, sir. You shall be in Government House Yola by May 29, 2023, by the special grace of God.” “Great idea and welcome development. More grace to carry on the task. An eagle eye must watch over the rich in order not to hijack the process as usual.” “As Maiha indigene, I am looking forward to this empowerment. I hope the high cadre will not highjack it.”