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Tinubu committed to ending poverty in Nigeria — Kaduna gov
By Francesca Hangeior.
Kaduna State Governor Senator Uba Sani has assured Nigerians of President Bola Tinubu’s dedication to eradicating poverty across the country.
He disclosed this at a town hall meeting on the Presidential Grants and Loans Scheme for Small and Medium Enterprises held in Kaduna, on Tuesday said that the administration is focused on empowering small businesses to drive economic growth.
The event, organised in partnership with the Bank of Industry, sought to engage and prepare potential beneficiaries of the N200 billion Presidential Intervention Fund aimed at supporting SMEs and manufacturers nationwide.
Governor Sani, represented by his Special Adviser on Economic Matters, Ibrahim Mohammed, highlighted that Tinubu’s administration is prioritising poverty alleviation through sustainable support for MSMEs, which he described as the “backbone of our economy” and vital contributors to job creation and innovation.
“This intervention fund couldn’t have come at a better time. It aligns with Kaduna State’s ongoing efforts to create an enabling environment for businesses to thrive and foster an ecosystem where visions and innovative ideas can flourish,” he stated.
The governor further explained that the state has taken significant steps to bolster MSMEs through initiatives led by the Kaduna State Enterprise Development Agency, offering grants, subsidies, and business development services to local entrepreneurs.
“We are committed to building Skills Cities to develop 21st-century skills, constructing roads to ease trade, and partnering with Afrexim Bank to improve product quality and export readiness through the African Quality Assurance Centre,” he noted, adding that these efforts will strengthen Kaduna’s economy and empower local businesses.
Sani urged entrepreneurs to seize the opportunities provided by the N200 billion Presidential Intervention Fund to expand their businesses and create employment.
He called for stakeholder collaboration, emphasising that government alone cannot accomplish the project’s objectives.
“We must reach out across every sector and community to promote these efforts. I encourage stakeholders to spread the word so more entrepreneurs can benefit,” he added.
According to him, Tinubu’s administration is resolute in tackling poverty and supporting MSMEs as a pathway to economic transformation.
“This initiative demonstrates that President Bola Tinubu is a listening leader, responsive to the challenges faced by small businesses and manufacturers,” he remarked.
In her address, Mrs Joy Oghiadomhe, representing the Bank of Industry, detailed the eligibility criteria for the grant and loan schemes, noting that MSMEs are central to the administration’s plan to address economic challenges.
She disclosed that over 100 Kaduna-based entrepreneurs had already benefited from grants under the initiative.
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See Photos of World’s Tallest and Shortest Women Meet for Afternoon Tea in London
The world’s tallest woman and the world’s shortest woman met for the first time this week, sipping tea from china cups — and bonding over what they have in common while celebrating their differences.
Jyoti Amge, shortest woman, and Rumeysa Gelgi, tallest woman, meet for the first time and share afternoon tea
Rumeysa Gelgi, from Turkey, stands at 7 feet and 0.7 inches, while Jyoti Amge, from India, is 2 feet and 0.7 inches.
Jyoti Amge, shortest woman, and Rumeysa Gelgi, tallest woman, meet for the first time and share afternoon tea
Jyoti Amge, shortest woman, and Rumeysa Gelgi, tallest woman, meet for the first time and share afternoon tea
Jyoti Amge, shortest woman, and Rumeysa Gelgi, tallest woman, meet for the first time and share afternoon tea
“You’re so beautiful,” said Gelgi, 27. “Thank you — you too,” replied Amge, 30.
Their meeting, over afternoon tea at London’s Savoy Hotel on Tuesday, came ahead of Guinness World Records Day, which is held annually in November to mark record-breaking achievements and encourage people to attempt records. The pair have been honored as “World Record icons” in the 70th anniversary edition of the Guinness World Records book.
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“Meeting Jyoti for the first time was wonderful,” Gelgi said in a release Wednesday. “She’s the most gorgeous lady. I was waiting to meet her for a long time.”
Gelgi said the pair bonded over their love for makeup, jewelry and doing their nails.
Video footage showed them sitting down for tea, cakes and sandwiches stacked next to them, with the London Eye visible from the window.
Amge said in the release that she was “so happy to look up” and see the world’s tallest woman, whom she called “good-natured.” She added that it was difficult at times for the pair to make eye contact “due to our height difference.”
“Guinness World Records is all about celebrating differences,” its editor in chief, Craig Glenday, said in a statement ahead of Guinness World Record Day, which is on Thursday.
“By bringing together these two amazing, iconic women, they can share their perspectives on life with each other and, also, with us,” Glenday said.
Gelgi’s record-breaking height is due to a rare genetic condition called Weaver syndrome, which causes rapid growth, according to the National Organization for Rare Disorders.
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The primary symptom is growth and bone development that occurs faster than usual, making those affected taller than average. People with Weaver syndrome may have rigid muscles and difficulty extending their elbows or knees.
Gelgi used a walking aid for support during the pair’s meeting. Her case of Weaver syndrome was the 27th ever diagnosed and the first in Turkey, according to Guinness World Records.
Weaver syndrome is generally caused by changes in the EZH2 gene, according to the NORD, though the organization notes that some people with Weaver syndrome do not have a mutation in the gene.
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Amge, an actor who played the character of Ma Petite in the television series “American Horror Story,” has a genetic growth disorder that occurs in the early stages of fetal development, known as achondroplasia.
According to Johns Hopkins, the condition causes shorter bones, abnormally shaped bones and shorter stature. While the genetic defect can be passed from parent to child, in about 80 percent of cases, achondroplasia results from a spontaneous mutation that occurs in the developing embryo.
On Thursday, Gelgi shared photos on Instagram of the two exploring London despite the cold weather, posing side by side in front of Tower Bridge.
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