{
  "id": 14714993,
  "title": "Zamfara empowers 300 youths with skills, starter packs",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/15/zamfara-empowers-300-youths-with-skills-starter-packs",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-15T13:46:56.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Trust",
    "slug": "daily-trust",
    "url": "https://dailytrust.com/zamfara-empowers-300-youths-with-skills-starter-packs/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Zamfara State Government has recently completed a training program, known as the Government Enterprise and Empowerment Programme (GEEP), that has empowered 300 local youths. Each participant received a starter pack to aid in the establishment of their respective businesses. This initiative is a collaborative effort between the EU, IOM, and other development partners, aiming to promote sustainable livelihoods and economic empowerment in the state. The Secretary to the State Government, Malam Abubakar Nakwada, announced the graduation of these young individuals at a ceremony attended by government officials, development partner representatives, and the beneficiaries themselves. Nakwada emphasized that the administration's commitment to equipping young people with practical skills and resources is crucial to tackling unemployment and enhancing the economic well-being of residents. Skills acquisition, according to the SSG, is a sustainable means of empowerment and livelihood. The starter packs provided to the beneficiaries are intended to help them establish businesses in their areas of training, thus contributing to the state's economic growth. The graduation ceremony signified the culmination of various vocational and enterprise-based training programmes. The state government plans to continue nurturing partnerships with both local and international organizations to expand youth empowerment opportunities and further improve livelihoods throughout Zamfara.",
  "summary": "The Zamfara State Government has graduated 300 indigenes trained under the Government Enterprise and Empowerment Programme (GEEP), with each beneficiary receiving a starter pack to establish a business. The programme was implemented in partnership with the European Union (EU), the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) and other development partners to promote sustainable livelihoods and…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}