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The Zamfara Government on Thursday distributed 300 vehicles and 2,000 motorcycles to individuals and political groups including religious organisations across the state.
The government said the gesture is part of the administration’s empowerment programme aimed at reducing poverty and hardship among citizens.
Governor Dauda Lawal who performed the symbolic presentation of the vehicles and motorcycles in Gusau said the exercise was a significant milestone in his administration’s Rescue Agenda.
Mr Lawal said the initiative was designed to appreciate the contributions of individuals and groups toward the social, economic and political development of the state.
He explained that the distribution was also aimed at empowering beneficiaries with the necessary resources to engage in productive activities, promote self-reliance and stimulate economic growth at the grassroots.
Mr Lawal said that the empowerment is expected to go beyond campaign promises as his administration remained committed to providing practical support that would improve livelihoods and restore dignity among the people.
The Governor urged the beneficiaries to make judicious use of the vehicles and motorcycles, stressing that the gesture was intended to improve mobility, strengthen grassroots engagement and support economic activities across the state.
Mr Lawal reaffirmed his government’s commitment to infrastructure development, economic revitalisation and the restoration of peace and stability in Zamfara.
He appreciated the people for their continued support and cooperation urging prayers and optimism for the government in its effort to tackle the security challenges confronting the state.
Speaking at the event, the state Deputy Governor, Mani Malam Mummuni, urged the beneficiaries to use the vehicles and motorcycles for the purposes they were provided and cautioned against abuse and misuse.
Mr Mumuni tasked officials responsible for the distribution to ensure that the items reached the designated beneficiaries.
He admonished the committee against attempts to divert the vehicles or motorcycles, warning that those found culpable would face appropriate consequences.
Earlier, the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Garba Yandi lauded Lawal for the initiative.
The commissioner announced that ward and local government chairmen of Bello Matawalle Political organisation, that of the Abdul’aziz Yari Political organisation as well as former ward and LG chairmen of the People’s Democratic Party, PDP, were part of the beneficiaries.
Yandi described the gesture as a demonstration of the administration’s commitment to supporting individuals and groups across the state.
The event was attended by ward, Local government and state executives of the APC, Council Chairmen, Women and Youth leaders, traditional rulers among other stakeholders.
NAN
