From SA on ICT, Kaduna

May 24,  2008

Today, the Pet Project of Her Excellency Amina Namadi Sambo I Care Women and Youth Initiative is graduating its first batch of trainees totaling one hundred and ninety-six, out of which one hundred and fifty were trained in computer appreciation, twenty-five in welding, painting, mechanic and panel-beating skills while twenty-one women acquired various skills in some product and hair making. The occasion is blessed with the presence of the Executive Governor Arc Namadi Sambo, His Deputy Patrick Yakowa and his wife, members of the House of Assemmbly, Commissioners, Special Advisers and many others including the Royal fathers and the general public at large.

SPEECH BY HER EXCELLENCY, HAJIYA AMINA N. SAMBO, WIFE OF EXECUTIVE GOVERNOR OF KADUNA STATE,FOUNDER/ CHAIRPERSON ‘I CARE WOMEN AND YOUTH INITIATIVE AT THE GRADUATION OF THE FIRST BATCH OF TRAINEES OF THE PROJECT ON SATURDAY, 24^TH MAY 2008 AT GAMJI HALL, HASSAN KATSINA PARK- KADUNA.

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With gratitude to Almighty Allah, I am pleased to address you today on the occasion of the maiden graduation ceremony of the trainees under my pet project —“I Care Women and Youth Initiative.’ The project which is non governmental, is founded on the basis of addressing some perennial problems affecting women, youth, children and the physically challenged amongst us, particularly in the areas of economic empowerment, basic literacy, improved maternal and infant health and combating the HIV/AIDS scourge among others.

Indeed, this task cannot be left to government alone; as such it needs collaborative efforts of all stakeholders in the society. Therefore, no amount of sacrifice in impacting positively to those in need is too much, as it will make them channel their energies towards productive ventures as well as contribute to nation’s development.

Distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen, I Care Women and Youth Initiative is today graduating its first batch of trainees totaling one hundred and ninety-six, out of which one hundred and fifty were trained in computer appreciation, twenty-five in welding, painting, mechanic and panel-beating skills while twenty-one women acquired various skills as some of their products will be unveiled later.

The trainees were drawn from the 23 Local Government areas of the state, amongst which are the physically challenged. While I join other numerous well wishers to congratulate you all, I urge you to use the training acquired by contributing to societal growth through mentoring others.

Let me appeal to the benefiting local governments, organizations and corporate bodies to utilize graduals of the scheme. On our part, we shall provide resettlement tools to some of the trainees. This graduation ceremony serves as a milestone in the life of this project.

I will like to assure members of the society that God’s willing we shall reach out to as many people as possible, as the exercise is a continuous one, which we hope wilt be sustained even after us.

Finally, I will like to use this great opportunity to thank all our supporters and well wishers, especially the management of Bank PHB, Khemsafe Computers, Dialogue Computers, Miclab Structural Steel, members of the Board of Trustees, the entire family of I Care Women and Youth Initiative and the good people of Kaduna State for their wonderful contribution towards our successful take off. May Allah reward you all, and take you back to your various destinations safely, ameen.

Thank you and God bless.

Governor Arch Mohammed Namadi Sambo is a true democrat, whose approach to problems is always humane and conciliatory he is a man of peace who patiently looked to the future with courage and hope. His commitment in the direction of transforming the state into a relatively better integrated and functional polity is continuing  with a mission  to create a stable  and cohesive polity capable of securing effectively the interests of the various communities and giving them the opportunity to develop and live in peace  with one another.

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