The federal government on Saturday, February 20, in Katsina state, declared that the northern part of the country has the highest in the country’s poverty and literacy index.

The Nation reports that the government has been churning out initiatives that were directly targeted at not only improving the lots of the poverty-stricken citizens but addressing other numerous social problems bedeviling the country and the north particularly.

Legit.ng gathered that the minister of state, federal ministry of industry, trade, and investment, Ambassador Miriam Yalwaji Katagun, made the disclosure during the launch of the Industrial Training Fund (ITF) area office complex in Katsina.

It also disclosed that illiteracy, poverty, and unemployment in the north and indeed in Nigeria could be reduced by creating the necessary infrastructure for the capacity building of Nigerians.

She said: “You will recall that during his address marking the June 12 celebration of 2019, the president made a commitment to the nation that his administration will strive to take 100 million Nigerians out of poverty.

”True to his promise, the president has been churning out initiatives that are directly targeted at not only improving a lot of the poverty-stricken in the country but also address other numerous social problems bedeviling the country, particularly the north.

”According to statistics, there are about 13-14 million out of school children in the north today. The region also ranks highest in terms of poverty and illiteracy levels. It is in this regard that I commend the ITF for its efforts to expand its existing infrastructure in order for more Nigerians to access its services.”

Also speaking, the director-general of ITF, Joseph N. Ari, maintained the new ITF area office is expected to boost the output of the staff of the area office and make the activities of the fund more visible and impactful in Katsina state.

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