From: Femi Oyelola, Kaduna
Kaduna State Governor, Senator Uba Sani has urged leaders in the public and private sectors to synergize and come up with long-lasting and proactive strategies to alleviate poverty and its ripple effects in Nigeria.
This was contained in a statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor
Muhammad Lawal Shehu to commemorate the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty with the theme “Decent Work and Social Protection: Putting Dignity in Practice for All”. Yesterday.
The Governor opined that as leaders they must as a matter of urgency, review social and economic policies to reflect the current realities of the most vulnerable and underserved communities especially those in the rural areas.
He stressed that the public and private sectors must partner and come up with lasting solutions to end poverty and hunger ”. Governor Sani stated.
“An illustration of this effective public-private partnership is the Qatar Sanabil Project for the Construction of Kaduna Economic and Mass Housing for the Less Privileged at Millennium City, Kaduna.
“ When completed, the Economic City will provide world-class infrastructure and make Kaduna a reference point in modern and affordable accommodation, adequate security, and conducive atmosphere for business activities.
“The Economic City will facilitate international trade. In the Economic City, there will be Houses for the Poor, Clinics, Shops, Poultry Farms, Farmlands for the Rainy Season, and Irrigation Farming.
“The Mass Housing Project for the Less Privileged is a major contribution towards putting roofs over the heads of the poor, underserved, and vulnerable in our state.”
