The federal government through the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, in collaboration with Mbeva Investment Nigeria Limited (MINL) and support from Senator Mohammed Ali Ndume, have trained about 350 Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) on Point of Sales (POS) operations.
Flagging off the empowerment initiative on Thursday at FORSHAMS Event Centre in Maiduguri, Borno state, the sponsor, Senator Ndume applauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the fulfilment of the Renewed Hope Agenda as well as partnering with Mbeva Investment Nigeria Ltd in the effort to better the lives of the vulnerable ones in the society.
The lawmaker disclosed that the Boko Haram crisis, epileptic telecommunication network and power supply had economically affected the people in the 9 local government areas of the constituency, as there are virtually no existing bank in each of the councils, except Biu with little functional banks.
He noted that, the cashless policy and the ongoing electronic banking system has also forced many people in Southern Borno facing difficulty in their daily transactions and businesses.
His words: “I am very happy to be part of this training and empowerment initiative.We have a total of 350 people drawn from each Wards of Southern Borno, most of the beneficiaries are IDPs.
“This training and empowerment programme will not only improve the financial inclusion of our community but also create employment opportunities for our youth.
” Let me use this opportunity to applaud President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in fulfilment of the ‘Renewed Hope Agenda’, and as well, partnering with Mbeva Investment Nigeria ltd towards the betterment of the lives of the vulnerable ones in the society.
“As you are aware, the over decade Boko Haram crisis, coupled with epileptic network and power supply have economically affected the people in my constituency, as there are virtually no existing Bank in each of the councils, except Biu with little functional banks.”
Earlier in his address, the Managing Director of Mbeva Investment Nigeria Limited, Hon. Musa Ali, singled out Miss Rhoda Chibok who had to travel all the way from Chibok local government to Mubi in Adamawa state, just to obtain her BVN and other needed accreditation that qualified her to be part of the beneficiaries.
“I am delighted to welcome you to this POS machine training, proudly sponsored by the visionary leader, Senator Mohammed Ali Ndume,” he said.
Miss Rhoda Chibok who got additional cash from Senator Ndume and other stakeholders for her commitment in the POS training and empowerment exercise, commended the organisers on behalf of other beneficiaries.
