Governor Bala Mohammed on Saturday launched his government’s Economic Empowerment Programme in Azare local government. Over one thousand five hundred people are said to have benefited from the initiative.

Speaking at the occasion, Governor Bala Mohammed said one hundred and fifty million naira was expended to provide various empowerment materials and starter packs for the beneficiaries to become self-reliant.

Earlier, the Governor Mohammed inaugurated the construction of Ultra-Modern Market in Azare town of Katagum local government area. He said it was part of efforts to improve commercial activities towards generating more revenue to Bauchi State. When constructed, the modern market would house over six hundred shops.