By Hassana Aminu
Dawakin Tofa Local Government Council has launched the disbursement of business support grants to 200 beneficiaries, with each person receiving N100,000 aimed at improving their means of livelihood
Speaking at the occasion, the Chairman of the Council, Alhaji Anas Mukhtar Bello Danmaliki, disclosed that about N20 million would be presented to the household with a view to uplifting their socioeconomic wellbeing
He called on the beneficiaries to make proper use of the funds, stressing that wise utilization of the amount would seriously help in lessening the hardship being experienced across the society due to present economic quagmire
He also advised the beneficiaries to guard against squandering the money on frivolity explaining that the grants were provided to strengthen their economic base hence quell want
The Chairman stated that all the 200 beneficiaries were selected from the Political wards of the area based strictly on merit
He further urged them to reciprocate the gesture by supporting the APC during upcoming elections as an idiomatic expression says one good turn deserves another
He also assured DSP Barau Jibrin that the people of Dawakin Tofa will remain solidly behind him going by his qualitative representation
In his remarks, the representative of DSP Barau Jibrin, Alhaji Hafiz Imam, highlighted several empowerment programmes facilitated by the benefactor in Dawakin Tofa, including the distribution of livestocks, laptop computers, solar-powered devices, business capital for youths, fertilizer, and host of others
He said DSP Barau Jibrin has been carrying out the interventions to boost the economy and improve the welfare of people across the areas in order to match words with action
He also called on the people to remain tireless in supporting President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the APC to ensure continuity
In his address Party Chairman in the area, Hon. Rabiu Abubakar Tumfafi, described the intervention as part of the Senator’s tradition of supporting communities.
He added that the Senator’s benevolence goes beyond Kano North, but the entire Northern Nigeria hoping he will be endurable
In their separate remarks, some of the beneficiaries, including Ibrahim Haruna, Zahraddeen Idris, and Fiddausi Inuwa, expressed their appreciation in that respect and pledged to use the funds judiciously.
The event was attended by the Vice Chairman of the Local Government Council, the Leader of Councillors, party elders, security personnel, distinguished guests, and other stakeholders.
