A member of House of Representatives, Mohammed Shehu, on Monday, urged his constituents to be self-reliant.
Shehu, a member of New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), representing Fagge Federal Constituency in Kano State, made the call while disbursing over N10 million to women and youths in his constituency at Fagge Model Primary School, Kano.
He said that the money was meant for them to embark on small scale businesses in order to cushion the effect of the current economic hardship.
The lawmaker said that 80 people from Fagge ‘C’ ward and Rijiyar Lemo would benefit from the empowerment involving both women and men.
“As we pledged during our campaign that we would empower women and youths with finance to start up small scale businesses, today we are fulfilling that promise.
“Some of you will get N200,000, some N150,000 while others will receive N100,000 each,’’ he said.
Shehu enjoined the beneficiaries to make judicious use of the financial empowerment.
“I hope that by this time next year, beneficiaries of this gesture will be able to support others.
“I pray to Allah (SWT) to bless your businesses and bring more goodies to our community, Kano State and the nation at large,’’ he said.
The lawmaker assured that by the end of March, other wards within the federal constituency would also benefit from the same gesture.
In her remarks, Kano State NNPP Women Leader, Hajiya Zuwaira Tarauni, urged the beneficiaries to make maximum use of the empowerment.
“You must ensure that you embark on small scale businesses so that you can help yourself and your family. I urge you not to relent in the pursuit of your dreams,’’ Tarauni said.