From Ahmad Muhammad, Bauchi
The North East Development Commission (NEDC) has partnered with the Lobito Group for Asiwaju and empowered 560 food and tea vendors across the 20 local government areas of Bauchi State.
Alhaji Abdulahi Lanzai, State Chairman of Lobito Group for Asiwaju stated this at the commissioning of the empowerment in Bauchi.
He said the empowerment initiative was aimed at boosting petty businesses across the 20 local government areas in the State.
“By providing these essential items, the commission hopes to enhance the capacity of local food and tea vendors.
“Enabling them to grow their businesses and contribute to the state’s economic growth,,” he said
Also Speaking, Malam Usman Yau, National Coordinator Lobito Group for Asiwaju said this move is part of the Group and the commission’s efforts to support the economic development of the people in the grass roots.
He said the essential food items distributed to the beneficiaries include rice, sugar, cooking oil, spaghetti, flour, and more to enhance their business.
