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Kaduna, Kaduna State – By Prime Brief Media
Senator Lawal Usman, representing Kaduna Central Senatorial District, on Tuesday launched a branded vehicle loan programme aimed at providing economic opportunities for young commercial drivers across the seven local government areas of his constituency. The scheme, unveiled at a ceremony in Kaduna, offers 50 tricycles (Keke NAPEP) and 20 mini-buses to beneficiaries on flexible, low-interest repayment terms.
The vehicles, branded with the senator’s constituency insignia and messages promoting peace and hard work, are intended to replace rented or dilapidated commercial vehicles and to provide a dignified source of livelihood for unemployed youth. “This is not a giveaway; it is an investment in our young people. Beneficiaries will pay back gradually so that the scheme can be sustained and expanded,” Usman said at the launch.
The selection process, according to the senator’s office, was conducted in partnership with community leaders and youth associations to ensure transparency. Beneficiaries also received basic training on vehicle maintenance, financial literacy, and road safety from the Federal Road Safety Corps.
The loan scheme has been welcomed by local youth groups, though some constituents have called for wider coverage and more transparency in the selection process. A civil society observer, Aisha Bello, described the programme as “commendable” but urged the senator to ensure that repayment terms do not become a burden on low-income earners.
Constituency development schemes of this nature are common among Nigerian legislators, though they frequently draw scrutiny regarding execution and long-term impact. Senator Usman said monitoring mechanisms have been established to track loan recovery and the welfare of beneficiaries. “We are determined to make this a model for others to follow,” he added.
Prime Brief Media is closely following political reactions and will provide updates as the situation evolves.
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