Seriki Adinoyi in Jos
The Plateau State Governor, Simon Lalong has stated that the desire of the administration to address youth empowerment and employment as part of government’s commitment to reduce poverty among youths in the state.
Lalong, who disclosed this recently in Jos during the inauguration of the third phase of Simon Lalong Empowerment Scheme (SLEMS), said he has not disappointed the people in the area of empowerment.
He also noted that the establishment of the Plateau State Microfinance, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency (PLASMEDA) through an Executive Bill, was a clear pointer in that regard.
He added that over 2,000 market women and traders were recently engaged in the Government Enterprise Empowerment Programme (GEEP), which enabled them to access micro-credit facilities to grow their businesses.
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