She made this known during the empowerment of 500 youths drawn from across Zamfara State, organized in Gusau by Prince Onyeka Okeke, Founder of the Prince Okeke Foundation, in support of the developmental initiatives of the state government
Represented by the Senior Special Assistant on Women Mobilisation, Hajiya Hadiza Mai, described the initiative as timely and impactful, noting that it aligns with the state government’s vision and commitment to youth empowerment, economic self-reliance, and inclusive development.
Hajiya Huriyya Dauda Lawal commended Prince Onyeka Okeke for complementing government efforts through meaningful private-sector intervention and called on other well-meaning individuals, organizations, and foundations to emulate the gesture by investing in programmes that uplift youths and promote sustainable livelihoods.
The First Lady reaffirmed the commitment of the Zamfara State Government, under the leadership of Governor Dauda Lawal, to continue creating an enabling environment for partnerships that support human capital development and improve the welfare of citizens.
She also urged the beneficiaries to make productive use of the opportunities provided and contribute positively to the growth and development of Zamfara State.
A statement issued by the Press Secretary, Office of the First Lady, Zamfara State, Rabi Yusuf, disclosed that items distributed during the programme included foodstuffs donated to an orphanage home, grinding machines, POS machines with ₦50,000 cash support each as start-up capital, as well as equipment for tea business, rice cake (Masa) production, soybean cheese (Wara) processing, and shoe-shining businesses.
