Poverty Line: Jobless Among Households Leads to Child Poverty in Northeast-- Gombe Commissioner

By Adamu IMAM Bauchi

Poverty Line: Jobless Among Households Leads to Child Poverty in Northeast-- Gombe Commissioner

By Adamu IMAM Bauchi 

Rising number of jobless households in the northeast region leading to child poverty despite effort from various stakeholders and governments especially in Adamawa, Bauchi and Gombe states

The commissioner, of budget and economic planning  honorable Salihu Baba Alkali stated this during a 'Media Dialogue on Child Poverty organized by UNICEF' in Bauchi Field Office of three states mentioned held at the Evolution hotel Gombe on Tuesday

 He lamented that the situation is compounded by the activities of insurgency and massive influx of people from conflict areas which surrounded by the subregion”.

According to him, “As you are aware, the Media Chat on Child Poverty is in line with current developmental priorities of our dear Geo-political zone. Therefore, would be immensely contributory to an improved Child development.”

“In this regard, the Government and people of Gombe, Adamawa and Bauchi states are overwhelmed by this development as its timely to brainstorms and harness ideas on how to tackle the menace and reduce the indices of Child poverty in the region I commend UNICEF for their tireless support especial in the NE state of Gombe, Adamawa and Bauchi.”

He said that, “I feel delighted to deliver the Goodwill Message of this all- important North East states of Adamawa, Gombe and Bauchi Media Chat on Child Poverty towards Improving the wellbeing and promoting sustainable growth for our future children.”

According to him,”The presence of this noble people from Bauchi. Adamawa in Gombe State at this time is a clear demonstration of the UNICEF administration’s drive.”

Commissioner said that, “At this juncture, I wish to commend UNICEF for choosing Gombe state to be the host state for this dialogue translating concept to concrete results is not easy and indeed could be herculean task ahead 

However, I wish to assure you that our governments full support and partnership to ensure maximum benefit for our dear country which is going to be reactivated with much concerted efforts