Zamfara State Graduates 300 Youths

The Zamfara State Government has graduated 300 indigenes trained under the Government Enterprise and Empowerment Programme (GEEP).

Each Recipient Gets Starter Pack

Each beneficiary receives a starter pack to establish a business in their area of training.

Programme Partners With EU and IOM

The programme was implemented in partnership with the European Union (EU), the International Organisation for Migration (IOM), and other development partners.

Secretary to State Government Says

Secretary to the State Government, Malam Abubakar Nakwada, disclosed this in a statement on his social media platform after attending the graduation ceremony.

Governor's Commitment to Youth

Nakwada said the initiative reflected Governor Dauda Lawal's administration's commitment to equipping young people with practical skills and resources.

Skills for Sustainable Livelihoods

He said the administration regarded skills acquisition as a sustainable approach to tackling unemployment and improving economic well-being.

Skills Empowerment Quote

Skills acquisition is a sustainable means of empowerment and livelihood. The state government will therefore continue to equip young people with relevant skills and capital to become self-reliant and productive members of society.

“Skills acquisition is a sustainable means of empowerment and livelihood. The state government will therefore continue to equip young people with relevant skills and capital to become self-reliant and productive members of society.”

Starter Packs for Economic Growth

The starter packs were intended to help beneficiaries establish businesses in their respective areas of training and contribute to the state's economic growth.

Graduation Ceremony Attendance

The graduation ceremony attracted government officials, representatives of development partners, and beneficiaries who completed various vocational and enterprise-based training programmes.

Future Partnerships for Youth

The state government said it would continue to strengthen partnerships with local and international organisations to expand youth empowerment opportunities and improve livelihoods across Zamfara.