From, Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu
The Yobe State Government, under the leadership of His Excellency Hon. (Dr.) Mai Mala Buni, has awarded contracts for the supply of various empowerment items — including motorcycles, tricycles, cooking oil containers, and charcoal stoves — aimed at strengthening economic opportunities, promoting self-reliance, and supporting small businesses across the state.
In a press statement by Yusuf Ali The focal person digital and strategic communication said, the contract signing ceremony, held at the Ministry of Wealth Creation, Empowerment, and Employment Generation headquarters in Damaturu, was presided over by the Honourable Commissioner, Alh Aji Yerima Bularafa (Mal Terab of Gujba). It marks another milestone in the Buni administration’s ongoing efforts to enhance wealth creation and economic empowerment for youths, women, and cooperatives.
Speaking during the event, Alhaji Aji Yerima Bularafa expressed profound appreciation to Governor Buni for his unwavering commitment to empowering citizens through practical initiatives. He emphasized transparency, accountability, and timely delivery as key principles guiding the execution of the contracts, assuring that the Ministry would closely monitor implementation to ensure value for money.
Under the agreement, MARWEZ LIMITED was awarded the contract for the supply of 100 units of BAJAJ/BOXER motorcycles and 80 units of AGRO pickup tricycles to support small-scale entrepreneurs, farmers, and youth cooperatives across Yobe’s 17 local government areas.
GNIFARM AND AGRICULTURAL ALLIED PRODUCTS will supply 1,780 gallons of 10-litre customized cooking oil containers, an initiative designed to support women’s cooperatives and small businesses engaged in food processing and distribution.
In addition, HAKLY NIGERIA LIMITED is tasked with supplying 4,500 advanced customized charcoal wood stoves to promote cleaner energy use, reduce environmental impact, and empower food vendors with affordable, energy-efficient tools.
In his remarks, the Permanent Secretary of the ministry, Alhaji Inuwa Usman Yaroro, commended the contractors for their partnership and assured that the Ministry will maintain strict supervision to ensure quality and timely delivery.
He reiterated Governor Buni’s commitment to sustainable wealth creation, poverty reduction, and economic resilience across Yobe State.
Speaking on behalf of the contractors, the Managing Director of MARWEZ LIMITED expressed gratitude to the state government for the opportunity to contribute to its empowerment agenda. He assured that all contractors would deliver quality products in line with contractual terms.
The ceremony concluded with a group photograph featuring the Honourable Commissioner, Permanent Secretary, Directors of the Ministry, and representatives of the contracting firms—symbolizing a renewed partnership between the government and the private sector toward fostering inclusive economic growth in Yobe State.
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