By Aminu Garko
The Senator representing Kano South Senatorial District has distributed 16 vehicles, 400 motorcycles and 600 sewing machines to constituents as part of efforts to promote grassroots development and economic empowerment.
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The distribution took place during the senator’s 12th empowerment programme in 2023, aimed at improving the welfare of APC officials, supporting small businesses and creating employment opportunities across the district.
Under the programme, 16 vehicles were presented to APC local government chairmen, while 400 motorcycles were distributed to party executives across the local government areas.
Similarly, 200 tailors received empowerment packages containing two standard sewing machines and one industrial sewing machine each to strengthen their businesses and enable them to employ and train others.
Speaking at the event, the senator said the initiative reflected his commitment to transforming the trust of the people into tangible development, economic independence and sustainable livelihoods.
He acknowledged the economic and developmental challenges experienced over the past three years but maintained that his commitment to delivering dividends of democracy to the people of Kano South remained unwavering.
The lawmaker also highlighted his achievements in security, road infrastructure, agriculture, education, healthcare and water supply.
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On security, he reaffirmed his commitment to supporting efforts to protect lives and property, particularly across communities in Kano South. He also commended local vigilante members, popularly known as Yan Sa-kai, for their courage and efforts in securing Falgore Forest in Doguwa Local Government Area.
On infrastructure, he said several roads had been constructed, bridges built, drainage systems installed and damaged roads rehabilitated to improve transportation and commercial activities.
In agriculture, the senator said farmers had received agricultural machinery, farming implements, improved seeds and thousands of bags of fertilizer to support wet-season and dry-season farming.
He further disclosed that boreholes, including motorised, solar-powered and hand-pump facilities, had been provided to improve access to clean water in various communities.
In the education sector, he said schools had been constructed and rehabilitated, learning materials supplied, and more than 1,000 students supported in secondary and tertiary institutions.
He added that healthcare facilities across the district had also been renovated and equipped with modern medical tools to improve access to quality medical services.
The senator expressed gratitude to Almighty Allah for the opportunity to serve, noting that the achievements recorded during his first term demonstrated what dedicated leadership and commitment could accomplish despite prevailing challenges.
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He, however, appealed to his constituents to remain understanding and supportive, acknowledging that it was impossible for one individual to meet every personal request.
He assured them of his continued determination to ensure that the benefits of his mandate reached every part of Kano South, while pledging to sustain efforts towards human capital development, economic empowermentand improved living standards.
