said the gesture was part of ongoing efforts to stabilise the region and reintegrate victims of insurgency.
The governor said that the empowerment process would be a continuous one.
Mr Aiyedatiwa said, “As we wear this emblem with pride and reverence, let us remember the fallen, honour the living and support those who continue to serve.’’
The commissioner promised the government’s continuous engagement of adult and destitute beggars to ensure their children returned to school.
The commissioner said the action became imperative given the increasing cases of GBV in the state despite the efforts by the government and other stakeholders.
The Adamawa government is set to establish mobile courts for quick dispensation of matters relating to gender-based violence (GBV).
Ms Nwamkpuma said the empowerment was to enhance the beneficiaries’ livelihoods and improve awareness of GBV practices across the 64 DCs in Ebonyi.
The 18 cases in the state were heard between January and November 2022.
The state government said it plans to reduce drug addiction through the creation of employment to keep abusers meaningfully engaged.
“We want a clean state, and we will not tolerate street begging.”
