Gov. Buni empowers 200 orphans with N50,000 each (Pictures)
Story from Sa’adatu MAINA, Damaturu
Governor Mai Mala Buni of Yobe State on Saturday empowered 200 orphans from 17 LGA’s of the state with N50,000 each.
According to the Governor, the gesture was to assist the orphans with a little start up capital to be introduced to skill acquisition and self reliance at a very early stage in life.
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“It is our hope that this assistance will add value to your lives and future” Governor Buni prayed.
The orphans are between the ages of nine to 14 years.
Ustaz Babagana Malam Kyari, Coordinator of the programme and Special Adviser to Governor Buni on Religious Affairs, said this is the first time orphans in the state were supported in such a large number.
He said the gesture by the Governor would reduce the menace of street begging especially among orphans who have no bread winners.
Malam Kyari urged guardians of the orphans to support them and ensure judicious use of the resources.
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