FG disburses N24 million loan to 2,400 entrepreneurs in Sokoto

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The funds are under the federal government’s Micro-Enterprise Enhancement Scheme (MEES) of the National Directorate for Employment (NDE).

Mr Argungu said during his visit, he discovered that Sokoto State Government had provided empowerment training tools for occupants of orphanage homes, comprising children.

On MEES, Mr Argungu said 100 persons were enrolled in 23 local government areas of the state and it would be a revolving loan for the beneficiaries.In his address, Mr Tambuwal reassured his government’s readiness to partner with the federal government on all business empowerment schemes and other policies geared towards uplifting people’s lives at all levels.

He noted that the state had commenced the disbursement of N4 billion loans to small scale business owners along with many other agricultural and skills acquisition schemes across the state.“My administration ensures incorporation of all citizens on its programmes and policies, especially in the area of business growth, agriculture, health, infrastructures development, social services and others,” Mr Tambuwal said.

 

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