The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Dr.Abbas Tajudeen, has commissioned and flagged off development projects and empowe...
The exercise, which covers seven LGAs: Makarfi, Kudan, Soba, Kubau, Ikara and Zaria.
In Soba LGA the projects include the commissioning of PHCs in Saulawa and Turawa; groundbreaking for the NOUN Study Centre, Zaria-Pambegua Road, a Youth Development Centre, one block of 10 classrooms with offices and toilets, and Kinkiba Road in Maigana.
In Kubau LGA, he commissioned a PHC in Zabi and flagged off a NOUN Study Centre and hall in Anchau, a block of 10 classrooms in Anchau, and a library in Kargi. 76d0
In Ikara LGA, he commissioned a PHC and flagged off the road from Sani Ahmed Junction to Central Primary School, a NOUN Study Centre with a hall, and a block of 10 classrooms.
In Makarfi and Kudan, projects include male and female hostels at Shehu Idris College of Health Sciences and Technology, Makarfi bypass, a 20-bed PHC, and 10 classrooms at LGEA Primary School, Tashar Yari.
At the empowerment programme held at Nuhu Babajo Stadium in Zaria, the Speaker distributed vehicles, motorcycles, business equipment and grants to farmers, traders, artisans, women and youth.
Speaker Abbas said a total of 80 projects have been facilitated for Zone 1 in the current phase, with 10 allocated to Ikara and 10 to Kubau, bringing the total for Ikara-Kubau Federal Constituency to 20 projects, with more to be included in the 2027 budget.
Describing the empowerment as "not charity, but an investment in productivity," he urged beneficiaries to keep proper records, save part of their earnings and maintain their equipment.
He commended Governor Uba Sani for inclusive governance and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for increasing fiscal capacity for states, and acknowledged the hardship of reforms while noting improved growth and revenue must translate to relief in food, transport, education and healthcare.
He appealed to residents to support President Tinubu for a second term, Governor Uba Sani for continuity, and APC candidates including former Governor Dr. Mukhtar Ramalan Yero for the 2027 elections.
Governor Uba Sani, represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Dr. Abdulkadir Muazu Meyere, commended the Speaker for facilitating federal projects through partnership with the state.
The events were attended by the Former Governor of Kaduna State Dr. Mukhtar Ramalan Yero,party stakeholders, traditional leaders, women and youth groups.
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