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Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has launched the distribution of 7,000 gadgets to beneficiaries of the Nigeria Community Action for Resilience and Economic Stimulus (NG-CARES) programme. This initiative aims to enhance the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) skills of youths, small business owners, farmers, and traders in the state.
Mohammed emphasized the significance of this program, saying, “With these tools, our youths, small business owners, farmers, and traders will now have the means to expand their businesses, improve their livelihoods, and contribute to the economy in a more meaningful way. This program is not just about distributing technology; it is about creating a sustainable ecosystem where businesses can thrive and poverty can be reduced.”
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The governor reiterated his administration’s commitment to tackling poverty in Bauchi State, stating, “My administration remains fully committed to tackling poverty in Bauchi State. As we have shown with this programme, addressing poverty requires multi-faceted solutions. This is why we will continue to work closely with the World Bank and other development partners to expand and strengthen our social protection programmes.”
The World Bank has provided an additional $500 million to support the rollout of NG-CARES 2.0, with participating states accessing $12 million and an additional $46 million set aside for redistribution during the programme’s mid-term review.
Atiku Musa, representing the National Coordinator of the NG-CARES programme, commended Bauchi’s achievements in implementing the programme. He highlighted the distribution of ICT gadgets as a key component of the NG-CARES initiative, designed to promote digital inclusion and empower beneficiaries.
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The Commissioner for Cooperatives, Small and Medium Enterprises Development, Sadiq Hamisu Shira, praised Governor Mohammed’s vision of leveraging technology for economic growth. Shira stated that the distributed gadgets, including smartphones, tablets, laptops, and Point of Sales (POS) terminals, would provide recipients with access to digital tools to improve their businesses, education, and livelihoods.
Shira expressed his gratitude to Governor Mohammed, saying, “I would like to express my profound gratitude to His Excellency for his visionary leadership and continued support for the advancement of small and medium enterprises in Bauchi State and, in particular, for making this initiative a reality. We are not in this for notoriety, but to paint the right colors on the fabric of history so that posterity will be right by us.
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