Malami flags off distribution of N3.2b credit facility in Kebbi

The Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami has flagged off the distribution of N3.2b credit facility to 5,889 people across the 21 Local Council Areas of Kebbi State.

During the flag-off at the weekend, Malami said the opportunity was coming at a time when distribution of the Federal Government’s intervention largesse, tagged: COVID-19 Targeted Credit Facility Loan meant to cushion the effect of economic retardation caused by the lockdown, has taken off.

He assured that the President Muhammadu Buhari-led administration would continue to do more, to actualise its policy of poverty eradication, economic empowerment, attainment of sustainable development goals and getting 100 million Nigerians out of poverty.

Malami said his appointment as Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice has resulted into multifaceted contribution to the nation.

“As we celebrate the 30th anniversary of the creation of Kebbi State, I want to congratulate the state government and people of Kebbi State. It is on the instance of the state government that I was appointed a Minister, which paved the way for me to provide meaningful contribution to my country and my community,” he said.

He noted that his office has been instrumental to the attainment of the cardinal objectives of President Muhammadu Buhari-led administration in the fight against corruption, enhancement of the rule of law and entrenchment of democratic ideals, among others.

“As a representative of the people of Kebbi State at the Federal Executive Council and for the purposes of elaborative stakeholders’ engagement and community outreach, I have been consulting Kebbi State indigenes holding executive positions at the federal level and strategise on the most effective and efficient ways to serve our community,” he added.