"We Are Committed To Improving Livelihood Of Our People -Chanchaga Council Chairman

 

By Abubakar Hassan

The Chairman of Chanchaga local government council in Niger state, Hon. Aminu Yakubu Ladan has revealed that the council is committed to improving the livelihood of the people of the local government, particularly the less privileged.

The council chairman made this disclosure on Sunday, at the closing ceremony of the cash support distribution programme to women petty traders, initiated by the council, which took place at Kpakungu community in Minna South of the local government area.

He disclosed that the council had resolved to embark only on programmes that has direct bearing to the people, such as the cash support programme, adding that the council has a lot in stock for the people of the local government to better their lives.

Hon. Ladan said the council was aiming at empowering about 5000 women and youths in the local government, adding that the gesture was to complement the efforts of the state Governor, Farmer Mohammed Umar Bago in improving the welfare and well-being of the people in the state.

He further disclosed that they chose to go round each of the 11 wards of the local government to present the cash support to the beneficiaries directly, because it was the same approach they use while seeking for their mandate.

He said the tour has afforded him the opportunity to interact with his people, and that the gesture was to give back to the people that gave them the mandate which gave them the office they are occupying.

The Council Chairman revealed that the phase two of the cash support programme will commence in no distance time, appealing to those who did not benefit from the first phase to exercise a little patient, as he advised those who benefited to utilize it and expand their business.

The house leader of Chanchaga legislative council who spoke on behalf of all the councillors, Hon. Yahuza Sa'idu Etsu appreciated the council chairman for the gesture and assured him of their support at all the time.

Earlier in his welcome remarks, the councillor representing Minna South ward who is also the majority leader of Chanchaga legislative council, Hon. Ibrahim Isah Gwamna said they will always support any programme that will improve the welfare and well-being of the people, and advised the beneficiaries not to misuse what they were given but to use it to boost their business.

Some of the beneficiaries appreciated the council chairman for the gesture and assured him that they will utilize it to expand their business.