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Kano empowers 1,900 butchers with tools

From The Punch · () English

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  • The Kano State Government has distributed tools to 1,900 butchers as part of an economic empowerment program.
  • Governor Abba Yusuf emphasized the administration's commitment to strengthening small businesses, reducing poverty, and improving food safety through strict hygiene standards.
  • The initiative aims to boost productivity, create jobs, and enhance the livelihoods of butchers, who are considered key players in the food supply chain.

The Kano State Government has launched an empowerment initiative, distributing essential working tools to 1,900 butchers across all 44 local government areas. Governor Abba Yusuf highlighted the program as a key component of his administration's strategy to foster economic growth and improve livelihoods within the state.

During the distribution event at the Government House, Governor Yusuf stressed the importance of maintaining strict hygiene standards in meat processing. He stated that the initiative is designed to strengthen small businesses, reduce poverty, and ensure food safety, recognizing butchers as vital contributors to the food supply chain. The governor warned that inadequate sanitary practices could pose risks to public health, underscoring hygiene as fundamental to safe meat production.

The initiative is part of our administration’s broader agenda to strengthen small businesses, reduce poverty, improve food safety and drive sustainable economic growth across Kano State.

— Governor Abba YusufThe Governor explained the objectives behind the butcher empowerment program.

Governor Yusuf urged the beneficiaries to leverage the provided tools to expand their businesses, increase their productivity, and generate employment opportunities. He reiterated that empowering artisans and trade associations is a central pillar of his administration's people-centered economic development approach. The state government pledged to continue implementing policies that promote entrepreneurship and strengthen key economic sectors.

Alhaji Nasiru Isyaku, Chairman of the Kano State Butchers Association, praised the initiative as unprecedented. He expressed confidence that the empowerment package would significantly improve the welfare of butchers and elevate professionalism within the industry. Isyaku thanked Governor Yusuf for acknowledging the contributions of butchers to food security and public health, assuring the government of the association's commitment to upholding hygienic practices and professional standards.

The empowerment package would improve the welfare of butchers and enhance professionalism within the industry.

— Alhaji Nasiru IsyakuThe Chairman of the Kano State Butchers Association commented on the positive impact of the government's initiative.
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