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The Federal
Government is working towards the resuscitation of ailing industries in
the Kaduna State, Vice President Namadi Sambo said yesterday in Zaria.

Mr. Sambo, who
spoke at an event organised by the Emir of Zauzzau, Shehu Idris, in his
honour, stated that out of the N100billion provided by the federal
government for the revitalization of textile industries in the country,
N24billion is for industries in Kaduna State.

“I can confirm that
out of the N100b approved for the resuscitation of textile industries
in the country so far, N24billion has been approved for the industries
in Kaduna State,” he said.

The former Kaduna
State governor also disclosed that N15billion has been released by the
federal government to facilitate electricity generation at the Galma
dam in the state.

“It is highly
appreciated that the President has approved the immediate release of
funds to provide additional 200mw of electricity in Kaduna State,” Mr.
Sambo said.

He asked the people
of the state to support President Goodluck Jonathan’s administration in
order to benefit from the federal government, describing it as “a
government of the people and for the people”.

“I want to call
upon all of you to support this gesture so that we can create jobs for
our youths and drive away poverty in our midst. We will give support to
all the institutions that are in Zaria and the state, so that Kaduna
State can go back to its former glory.”