In continue efforts to curb joblessness and other social vices among the youths, Kaduna North Local Government has empowered youths who own small businesses across the local government area.
The council chairman, Mukhtar Baloni said the empowerment is part of his campaign promises to carry the youths along considering their importance in developing any society.
The empowerment came at the time when many petty traders are faced with challenges as a result of hike in prices of goods across the country.
Members of Ungwan Rimi Total Bus-stop in Gabasawa Ward who are mostly youths got a grant of N500,000 to boost their automobile lubricant business.
The beneficiaries described the empowerment as the first of its kind in the area, while expressing gratitude to the council chairman for being exceptional.
The initiative demonstrates Baloni’s level of commitment to supporting business-minded youth within the Local Government, enabling them to achieve financial stability.
Other petty traders who benefited from Baloni's empowerment grants are labourers, people selling yam, and butchers.