The Yobe State Government has awarded contracts for the supply of motorcycles, tricycles, charcoal stoves, and other empowerment materials to enhance economic growth, support small-scale enterprises, and promote self-reliance across the state.
The contract signing ceremony was held at the Ministry of Wealth Creation, Empowerment, and Employment Generation in Damaturu, with the Honourable Commissioner, Alhaji Aji Yerima Bularafa (Mal Terab of Gujba), presiding.
The initiative is part of the administration of Governor Mai Mala Buni’s broader strategy to strengthen livelihoods, reduce poverty, and create employment opportunities, particularly for youth and women in the state’s 17 local government areas.
Speaking at the event, the commissioner commended Governor Buni for his sustained investment in citizen empowerment. He stressed that transparency, accountability, and timely delivery would guide the execution of the contracts.
Under the new agreements:
MARWEZ LIMITED will supply 100 BAJAJ/BOXER motorcycles and 80 AGRO pickup tricycles targeted at supporting youth cooperatives, small-scale farmers, and entrepreneurs.
GNIFARM AND AGRICULTURAL ALLIED PRODUCTS is to supply 1,780 units of 10-litre customized cooking oil containers, aimed at aiding women’s cooperatives involved in food processing and distribution.
HAKLY NIGERIA LIMITED has been contracted to deliver 4,500 customized charcoal stoves, designed to promote clean energy use, reduce environmental degradation, and support food vendors with energy-efficient alternatives.
The Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Alhaji Inuwa Usman Yaroro, assured that quality control and strict supervision would be maintained throughout the contract implementation phase. He reaffirmed the government’s dedication to sustainable development and inclusive economic empowerment.
On behalf of the contractors, the Managing Director of MARWEZ LIMITED expressed appreciation to the state government for the opportunity to contribute to its economic empowerment drive, pledging full compliance with contractual specifications and delivery timelines.
The ceremony ended with a group photograph of the Honourable Commissioner, the Permanent Secretary, Directors of the Ministry, and representatives of the contracting firms—symbolising a collaborative step toward inclusive economic growth in Yobe State.
