Kano Senator rolls out empowerment programme for constituents
KANO (North-West, Nigeria) — Sen. Abdulrahman Sulaiman-Kawu of Kano South Senatorial District has rolled out an empowerment programme for members of his constituency.
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The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that items distributed to members of his constituents include 16 vehicles, 400 motorcycles and 600 sewing machines.
Speaking at the event on Monday in Dawakin Kudu Local Government, Sulaiman-Kawu reiterated his commitment to quality representation and other dividends of democracy to the people.
The All Progressives Congress Senator who highlighted his achievements in areas of security, road infrastructure, agriculture, education, healthcare and water supply urged for re-election to sustain the tempo.
On security, he reaffirmed his commitment to supporting efforts to protect lives and property, particularly across communities in Kano South. He also commended local vigilante members, popularly known as Yan Sa-kai, for their courage and efforts in securing Falgore Forest in Doguwa Local Government Area.
On infrastructure, he said several roads had been constructed, bridges built, drainage systems installed and damaged roads rehabilitated to improve transportation and commercial activities.
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In agriculture, the senator said farmers had received agricultural machinery, farming implements, improved seeds and thousands of bags of fertiliser to support wet-season and dry-season farming.
He further disclosed that boreholes, including motorised, solar-powered and hand-pump facilities, had been provided to improve access to clean water in various communities.
In the education sector, he said schools had been constructed and rehabilitated, learning materials supplied, and more than 1,000 students supported in secondary and tertiary institutions.
He added that healthcare facilities across the district had also been renovated and equipped with modern medical tools to improve access to quality medical services.
He thanked the people for sustained support assuring that he would continue to do his best to reach out to all sections of the constituency.
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