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By David Odama
Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau I. Jibrin, has concluded plans to distribute N20,000 each to 10,000 less privileged persons, totalling N200 million across the 44 local government areas of Kano State
The selection process for the programme, according to a statement signed by his Special Adviser Media and Publicity, Ismail Mudashir and released on Sunday in Abuja, would commence on Thursday, October 9, 2025, with the distribution of forms.
Mudashir explained that the cash disbursement is being carried out by the Barau I. Jibrin Foundation, BIJF, established by the Deputy Senate President, adding that it had undertaken various programmes, including a foreign postgraduate scholarship for indigent students in Kano State.
He said the initiative is part of Senator Barau’s efforts to have a direct impact on the lives of the less privileged individuals in the state.
“A total of 6,500 persons would be selected from the Kano North Senatorial District, with each of the 13 LGAs set to produce 500 beneficiaries. One hundred twelve individuals (112) will be selected from each local government area in Kano Central and South Senatorial Districts.
“This is in addition to the numerous interventions of the Deputy President of the Senate in the areas of education, healthcare, agriculture, security and transportation, among others. The Deputy President of the Senate remains committed to empowering the people.
“Empowering women and youth is a central focus of His Excellency’s initiatives, which aim to foster development and growth in the North and the country at large,” he said.
