NIGERIA (Sokoto)- N90 million has been earmarked for the purchase of 300 tricycles by the Sokoto State government.

This was revealed by the state Commissioner for Special Duties, Abdullahi Abubakar, while addressing journalists yesterday, adding that the tricycle would be given to unemployed youths on loan basis in the 23 local government areas of the state.

The commissioner said each beneficiary is expected to pay a total of N300,000 in installments for each tricycle.

“the gesture is part of the sustained state government’s initiatives to further alleviate poverty in the state.

“It is aimed at empowering the youths, as the tricycles will be given out on loan basis to them.’’ Mr. Abubakar said.

He said the state government will continue to initiate and implement policies that would further improve the living standards of the people, adding that the tricycles would go a long way in reducing transportation problem in Sokoto city and its environ.