By Samuel Luka
A Global Affairs Canada funded intervention in Bauchi State being implemented by Oxfam LINE Project has commended the Executive Chairman of Shira, Hon. Muhammadu Abba for constructing a business incubation Center (BIC) in Yana, the headquarters of Shira local government area.
Speakings during the handing over ceremony of the center to Oxfam Livelihood and Nutrition Empowerment (LINE) project on Thursday, the State Project Coordinator of the Organization, Mr Lashom described the effort as a good commitment on the part of the chairman which need to be emulated by others.
According to him, the establishment of the business incubation center is going to improve the living standard of Shira people, adding that the structure was aimed at complementing the numerous intervention of Oxfam LINE project in Shira local government which the Chairman has been part of, from inception.
Mr. Lashom further explained that the building of the befitting business incubation (BIC) was conceived some time ago when the Chairman visited where Oxfam was occupying which he felt was not conducive.
“I am happy that today, we are all here to witness this big event, the handing over ceremony of an ultra modern business center built by the Hon. Chairman from the meagre resources of the Local Government”, the Project Coordinator said.”
Mr. Samuel Lashom, who described the effort of the local government chairman as a clear demonstration of commitment he has towards the project, averred that such collaboration is what his Organization needed.
“As development partners we want to see the duty bearers both at the LG level taking responsibility, taking ownership of this project and with this effort, I see a great future for Shira local government because this is a clear indication of sustainability of critical components of LINE project”, Mr. Lashom stressed.
The project coordinator who said that the Line project is being implemented in six LGAs of Alkaleri, Tafawa Balewa, Darazo, Ningi, Shira and Gamawa, explained that the action of Hon. Muhammadu Abba need to be emulated by the rest of the LGAs.
Earlier speaking, the Executive Chairman of the local government, Hon. Muhammadu Abba said he was motivated by the impact of Oxfam LINE project in his domain to build a befitting business incubation center (BIC) in the area.
“I built the center in consideration of the impact of Oxfam LINE project in both towns and remote areas of Shira local government in an effort to pull my people out of poverty and reduce youth restiveness”, the Chairman said.
Highlights of the occasion was presentation of souvenir to Global Affairs Canada representative .