The Director General of the Poverty Alleviation and Wealth Creation Agency (PAWECA), Dr. Michael Zira Wadaragwo, has reaffirmed his commitment to sustaining Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri’s vision of empowering citizens through targeted poverty alleviation and wealth creation programs.
Dr. Wadaragwo gave this assurance when members of the Nigeria Aid Group, a paramilitary body under the Jama’atu Nasir Islam (JNI), paid him a solidarity visit at his office in Yola.
The Nigeria Aid Group commended Dr. Wadaragwo for what they described as effective implementation of Governor Fintiri’s vision, saying his efforts have translated into practical empowerment schemes that are positively impacting communities at the grassroots level. They pledged their continuous support to the agency and offered prayers for the success of the administration.
In his response, Dr. Wadaragwo appreciated their show of solidarity and urged them to remain partners in progress by sustaining prayers for peace, unity, and development across Adamawa State.
“The work we do at PAWECA is not for ourselves but for the people of Adamawa. His Excellency Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri has given us a clear mandate to fight poverty and create opportunities for wealth generation. With the support of groups like yours, we will continue to deliver meaningful programmes that bring the dividends of democracy to our people,” Dr. Wadaragwo stated.
He also highlighted some of the agency’s recent initiatives, including skills acquisition training designed to equip youths and women with practical skills to boost self-reliance. He revealed that under the Fintiri Business Wallet scheme, 40,000 small-scale businesses benefited from cash transfers of N50,000 each to support their growth and sustainability.
According to him, the agency, in partnership with development agencies, is working to expand job opportunities across different sectors to reduce unemployment and improve livelihoods.
During the visit, members of the Nigeria Aid Group mounted a parade in honor of the PAWECA boss, describing his efforts as remarkable in steering the agency towards initiatives that directly improve the lives of residents in Adamawa State.