Over 300 persons in Sokoto state will get loan and starter packs from the National Directorate of Employment (NDE) Renewed Hope Employment Initiative Lukman Abubakar has said.

Lukman, who is the acting Sokoto state Coordinator of NDE, made the disclosure Wednesday while reassuring that, the agency is committed to achieving it’s mandates.

Speaking on behalf of the Director General of NDE, Silas Agara, the acting state coordinator, Lukman said the Renewed Hope Initiative is designed to create employment opportunities, support establishment of small scale enterprises, promote agricultural productivity and improve rural infrastructure that will forster economic empowerment of communities.

While appreciating the Minister for Labour and Productivity, Maigari Dingyadi and the Director General of NDE, Silas Agara for their sustained dedication to the cause of NDE, Lukman noted that a total of 5537 nationwide will benefit from the resettled loans and starter pack gesture that will enable them establish their own businesses.

“”Today marks a significant milestone in our collective efforts to address unemployment and promote economic development. This initiative underscores our commitment to creating a brighter future for all, where everyone has access to meaningful work and opportunities for growth”, Agara submitted.

Earlier, the Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammed Sa’ad Abubakar 111 represented by the Sarkin Fulani Aliyu warned beneficiaries against reselling whatever given to them, saying they should rather use them judiciously towards becoming self employed.

On her part, Mary Sunday from NDE headquarters Abuja who monitored the process in Sokoto said, they are committed to ensuring that beneficiaries become not only self reliant but meaningful employers of labour in the nearest future.

In his advise, one of the resource persons, Samaila Isa Rikoto said you can only be valued by your services or product to make wealth.

Registering their appreciation on behalf of beneficiaries Muhammed Ibrahim and Maimuna said NDE is doing a great job to close the gap of unemployment.

Justice Obiora Egwuatu of the Federal High Court Abuja has recused himself from the case filed by the Senator Representing Kogi Central District, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan.

At the proceedings on Tuesday, Justice Egwuatu announced his decision to withdraw from the matter after the usual court appearances.

He cited the allegation of bias from the third defendant in the case, Senate President Godswilll Akpabio, as the major reason for his decision.

It was gathered that the Senate President had expressed a lack of confidence in the ability of the court to do justice on the matter, hence the reason for the development.

Justice Egwuatu further added that the case file will be returned to the Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, Justice John Tsoho, for reassignment to another judge.

Justice Egwuatu had earlier granted an ex-parte order, restraining the Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges, and Public Petitions from conducting disciplinary proceedings against Akpoti-Uduaghan.

She had prayed that the court grant an order restraining the Senate and the ethics committee from “proceeding with the purported investigation” against her.

The female federal lawmaker was involved in a seat arrangement dispute with Akpabio. The lawmaker accused Akpabio of sexual harassment and abuse of office. Senate subsequently suspended her for six months for misconduct.