Kogi State Commissioner for Solid Minerals and Natural Resources, Engr. Abubakar Bashir Gegu has launched the Native Boy Care Initiative, a grassroots-driven platform to support vulnerable members of the society across Kogi State.
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‎The initiative was officially unveiled in Lokoja with its first major intervention involving the payment of school fees for 20 indigent students of Kogi State Polytechnic.
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‎Speaking at the launch, Gegu, described the platform as a demonstration of grassroots commitment to reducing the financial burden on indigent families and ensuring that young people remain in school.
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‎He said the initiative was founded on the philosophy of supporting the people at the grassroots, stressing that those who have benefited from the society have a responsibility to give back and create opportunities for others.
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‎According to him, the payment of school fees for the 20 students is only the beginning, as the initiative plans to roll out additional empowerment programmes across the state.
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‎Gegu disclosed that the future interventions will include grants for Small and Medium Enterprise, agricultural support and vocational training opportunities for youths.
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‎He expressed appreciation to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo, for providing a leadership that encourages individuals and organisations to contribute to the welfare and development of the people.
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