Yobe unveils 3-year human capital plan to tackle poverty, boost employment
Story from Mercy Adaje
The Yobe State Government has unveiled a three-year strategic plan for Human Capital Development aimed at tackling poverty and promoting inclusive growth across the state.
The initiative, launched at Wawa Hall, Government House, Damaturu, focuses on improving education, healthcare, economic empowerment, and job creation, with particular emphasis on strengthening healthcare and educational systems.
Governor Mai Mala Buni, represented by his deputy, Hon. Idi Barde Gubana, described the plan as a major step toward harnessing the state’s youthful population and investing in their future.
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According to him, the Human Capital Development programme, introduced in 2018 by the National Economic Council, is designed to address poverty and accelerate economic progress nationwide.
He noted that recent data show that 65 percent of Yobe’s population falls within the productive age bracket of 15 to 65 years—an indicator of the state’s potential for growth and development.
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National Chairman of the Human Capital Development initiative, Alhaji Yahuza Adamu, commended Yobe State for its commitment to setting clear development targets, assuring continued national support for poverty reduction and employment generation efforts.
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