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| Kashim Shettima |
On Tuesday, Vice President Kashim Shettima inaugurated several key projects in Jigawa State, underscoring the government’s commitment to a brighter future.
The commissioned projects include a solar-powered 10-hectare irrigation farm in Madobi Dutse, a 120KVA solar plant at Dutse Central Market, Jigawa State Empowerment Solar Kiosks (State Project), an employment initiative targeting 1,000 youths in agriculture, and an SMEs clinic empowerment program.
Shettima emphasized that the SME clinic would empower the large population of Jigawa State and encouraged Governor Malam Umar Namadi to continue supporting the growth of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
The vice president urged Nigerians to remain patient during the current economic challenges, assuring them that relief is on the way.
He praised Governor Namadi for his relentless efforts to advance the state and empower its people.
The governor expressed his gratitude to the vice president for launching the projects, which aim to benefit the citizens of Jigawa.
He also highlighted several significant achievements of his administration in agriculture, youth empowerment, infrastructure, hygiene, and sanitation, which have earned him recognition as an Open Defecation Free (ODF) Ambassador in Nigeria by UNICEF.
