Jigawa State Government Empowers Butchers and Transport Workers with Multi-Million Naira Support by Abdullahi Idris Duste

 


The Jigawa State Government, under the leadership of Governor Umar Namadi, has launched two major empowerment schemes aimed at supporting members of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) and the Butchers Association. The initiative, worth a total of ₦392.3 million, is part of the government's efforts to support grassroots economic actors who play critical roles in the everyday lives of citizens.

                Empowerment Schemes


The empowerment schemes include:


- NURTW Empowerment: 

The government handed over 36 commercial vehicles worth ₦279.3 million, including insurance, to NURTW members under a revolving loan scheme. The vehicles are expected to boost the transportation sector and improve the livelihoods of the beneficiaries.

Empowerment Schemes


- Butchers Association Empowerment: The government unveiled a ₦113 million revolving loan scheme for members of the Jigawa Butchers Association. The scheme targets 53 beneficiaries, with 15 major livestock dealers receiving ₦5 million each and 38 others receiving ₦1 million each.


Governor's Remarks


Governor Namadi stressed that the empowerment schemes are part of the government's efforts to support the growth and development of the state's economy. He noted that the NURTW and Butchers Association play critical roles in the state's economy and that supporting them would have a multiplier effect on the entire value chain.


The governor also highlighted the government's investments in transport infrastructure, including the completion of 26 inherited road projects and the award of contracts for 50 new road projects covering over 850 kilometers. He further disclosed that the government is setting up CNG conversion points across the state to promote clean energy solutions.

Sustainability and Expansion

The governor urged the beneficiaries to ensure proper handling of the vehicles and adherence to the terms and conditions governing the empowerment schemes. He also emphasized the need for effective monitoring and sustainability of the initiatives to ensure that they benefit more people in the future.


The establishment of a Ministry for Livestock Development is also planned, with a mandate to develop all aspects of the livestock value chain, including supporting the establishment of modern abattoirs and improvement of small slaughterhouses in the communities.




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