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By Akanji Alowoludo, Bauchi
No fewer than 120 women under Haske Kudin Jari were given the sum of N50,000 each to either start or boost a business as a way of empowerment and self-sustainance.
The empowerment program was embarked upon by the Member Representing Toro Federal Constituency Hon. Ismail Haruna Dabo as part of his resolve to give back to the society.
The women under the platform of the Haske Gida Gida were given a total sum of N6m as a start up capital amidst jubilations and excitement as it will enable them stand on their own.
The Program was a cluster of women from Toro district and will be extended to Lame and Jama’a Districts to have each and every part of the Council in the area of the beneficiaries.
The event which took place at Magaman Gumau had in attendance, the All Progressive Congress Chieftains in the local Government including Col. Umar Tilde Rtd.,Former Toro Local Government Chairman, Hon. Musa Abdullahi Pakuru, Hon. Ya’u NaBaba Tulu who doubles as Senior Legislative Aide (SLA) to the Member, Youths and other party leaders.
Responding ,the beneficiaries thanked the Member for this gesture and promised to utilize effectively the funds to maximize profits in order to be self sufficient.
The Member had also flagged off the distribution of food support program to 1000 households in Toro Local Government. As at the time of fielding this report, 447 women benefited from this program while 553 will also be enroll.
In his remarks, Hon. Dabo Isma’il promised to do more to mitigate the sufferings of the Constituents while assuring them of quality Representation.
He used the occasion to sympathize with the people over the recent Security challenges and assured them of legislative commitment to bring this menace to an end.
He said that Efforts are been made to have a bill that will facilitates that establishment of Federal Medical Center Toro through Federal Ministry of health.This is to enable the entire Local Government gain easy access to health care facilities considering it size and population.
“Today, I spent this weekend interacting with my Constituents of Toro Federal Constituency.It started at Tilden Fulani with a condolence visit to the Families of late Sani Gongon and late Abukakar Kani Tilde” he said.
Isma’il was also at Tilden Fulani, Zaranda and Nabordo communities for condolence visits and wedding Fatihah of one of his Legislative Assistants before finally hosting the 17 Wards Chairmen of the rulling All Progressives Congress at his Magama Residence.
