From Samaila Bayo, Birnin kebbi
The Kebbi State Government in collaboration with the wife of the President, Mrs Oluremi Tinubu in aligning with the global celebration of people living with disabilities and other vulnerable groups in the state has distributed empowerment packages to 1,000 LPWDs across the state.
While Briefing journalists on the event, the Commissioner for Special Duties, Zayyanu Umar Aliero, said 250 persons with disabilities would benefit from the President's wife packages, in addition to the Kebbi State Government's special capital grant of ₦100,000 each for 650 PLWDs as part of its commitment to improving their livelihoods and economic independence.
He added that the State Government has also provided 100 units of solar-powered tricycles to further enhance mobility and economic empowerment for beneficiaries.
Hon. Zayyanu noted that these interventions bring the total number of beneficiaries to 1,000, comprising the 250 beneficiaries from the Renewed Hope Initiative, 650 recipients of the special capital grant, and 100 beneficiaries of the solar - powered tricycles.
He further announced that the First Lady of Kebbi State, Her Excellency, Hajiya Zainab Nasare Nasir Idris, has supported the programme with 1,000 bags of rice, ensuring that each beneficiary will receive one bag as part of the support package.
He added that “all necessary arrangements were made for the event which held at the Waziri Umaru Federal Polytechnic Convocation Centre, Birnin Kebbi on Wednesday, 3rd December, 2025.
