Unemployment, poverty still high despite huge allocations to LGAs – Senator Kawu Sumaila

Unemployment, poverty still high despite huge allocations to LGAs – Senator Kawu Sumaila

Senator Suleiman Abdulrahman Kawu Sumaila has raised alarm that poverty and youth unemployment remain widespread at the grassroot level despite the massive funds allocated to Local Governments across the country. Speaking during an interview with journalists, the Kano South senator said the 44 Local Government Areas in Kano State alone received ₦130.74 billion between January and June 2025, yet communities have seen little or no improvement in t…