Kaduna State deputy governor, Dr. Hadiza Sabuwa Balaraba, says there are 3.9 million poor people and over 1 million vulnerable households in 23 local
“Kaduna State government is committed to addressing issues of social justice, promoting equality of opportunities and protecting the human rights of all citizens of the state. In keeping with these commitments, the government has sustained budgetary investments in the social sector, leading to the expansion of healthcare access in underserved areas, and increased enrolment in primary and secondary schools, which are now free and compulsory in all our public schools.
“Kaduna State has equally created the social investment office to coordinate and implement social intervention programmes to support the vulnerable and poor populations of our dear state. These social interventions are delivered in the most scientific manner using the state social register which as of today has about 3.9 million vulnerable and poor persons and over 1 million vulnerable households from across the 255 wards of the State, the Deputy Governor said.
She however noted that, Kaduna State government believes in partnerships and collaborations towards achieving its development agenda and will we remain open and receptive to working hand-in-hand with organizations like ActionAid Nigeria to achieve its shared objectives.
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