Rep Jaafaru Yakubu launches mega empowerment programme in Taraba

…distributes multi-billion naira healthcare, agricultural, renewable energy items

Hon. Jaafaru Yakubu, Member representing Bali/Gassol Federal Constituency, Taraba State in the House of Representatives on Saturday launched a mega empowerment initiative aimed at improving livelihoods and enhancing community infrastructure across his constituency.

Speaking during the flag-off of the empowerment programe, Hon. Yakubu reiterated firm commitment to human capital development, healthcare, agriculture, renewable energy, and youth empowerment in Taraba State.

The grand event, which attracted a large crowd of beneficiaries, community leaders, youth groups, religious institutions, and political stakeholders, was held in the Bali Local Government Area.

Items in this mega empowerment categorically included: 23 mini ambulances to enhance emergency healthcare delivery; 80 motorcycles for youth empowerment and local mobility; 20 cars for strategic support to individuals and community services; and Hospital equipment to upgrade local health facilities.

Also he distributed agricultural tools and machines such as: Mini tractors, Solar-powered water pumps and Gas-powered water pumps.

In the same vein, Hon. Yakubu also gave out solar inverters to Mosques and Churches to support clean energy use; and Football Jerseys for local teams to promote youth engagement through sports.

Hon. Yakubu who commissioned of a 10,000-capacity overhead solar-powered water borehole as part of efforts aimed at improving access to clean water, also donated vehicles for cemetery services, addressing critical community needs.

He also distributed other numerous empowerment materials, benefiting a wide range of Constituents.

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