Abbas Empowers 1,000 Constituents with Start-up Kits, Capital
Adedayo Akinwale in Abuja The Speaker of the House of Representatives Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen has empowered 1,000 of his constituents with business start-up kits and capital, noting that the
Abbas Tajudeen, Speaker of the House of Representatives in Nigeria, recently empowered 1,000 constituents with business start-up kits and capital, in a move that aligns with President Bola Tinubu's Renewed Hope Agenda. The distribution took place in Zaria Federal Constituency, situated in Kaduna State.
During the event, the Speaker presented Point-of-Sale (POS) machines, tables, chairs, umbrellas, and a seed capital of N100,000 to each beneficiary. Abbas emphasized that leadership is measured by the lives it lifts, and today, 1,000 families received tools, capital, and dignity. He highlighted that small businesses are the backbone of Nigeria's economy, generating nearly half of the national wealth and providing numerous jobs.
The POS machines will be utilized by entrepreneurs serving customers in markets like Kwarbai, who otherwise might have gone unnoticed by the larger banks. Abbas urged the beneficiaries to view the N100,000 as seed money rather than spending money, emphasizing the importance of planting it and nurturing it to grow into a thriving business.
In his address, Abbas encouraged the beneficiaries to utilize the equipment provided, maintain accurate records, and envision their small tables evolving into shops, shops into businesses, and businesses into employment opportunities for others. He stressed that these 1,000 beneficiaries will soon become ten thousand livelihoods, and their success will be a testament to the journey of a thousand miles.
Besides empowering these individuals, Abbas also highlighted other achievements, such as providing direct financial support to 2,400 people, renovating over 110 primary schools and 40 secondary schools, attracting an Education City worth N80 billion, constructing a 100-bed specialist hospital, and initiating six new projects, including a Women's Development Centre and a new College of Agriculture.
Abbas expressed gratitude towards President Tinubu for rebuilding the economy with courage and praised Kaduna State Governor, Senator Uba Sani, for his contributions. He concluded by acknowledging that his work in Zaria is part of a larger narrative being written with the support of the people and that the People's House remains committed to upholding the mandate and ensuring that laws reach all corners of the nation.
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