The Daily Reality
The Aminu Magashi Garba Foundation (AMGF) has pledged its support youths in Kano State in a ground-breaking effort aimed at rehabilitating and reintegrating repentant thugs into society.
The announcement was made by the foundation’s founder, DR Aminu Magashi Garba, via a Facebook post, following the ‘Post Oct 17 Kano Youth Summit,’ held at the Sani Abacha Stadium, Kano.
Dr Magashi expressed the foundation’s commitment to fostering positive change in the community by providing opportunities for former troublemakers to redirect their lives.
The initiative seeks to empower these individuals with the necessary skills and support to successfully reintegrate into society.
The new dimension to the foundation’s efforts was unveiled during a courtesy visit to the AMG Foundation by the Kano Controller of the Federal Fire Service, Mr Sholadoye Kazeem.
The foundation has partnered with the Federal Fire Service to train 30 youths as ‘Fire Safety Ambassadors.’
These ambassadors will undergo rigorous training to handle fire safety and prevention measures effectively.
Dr Magashi explained that the trained youths would be strategically placed in congested markets and business areas to mitigate the risk of fire outbreaks.
In return for their services, each ambassador will receive a monthly allowance of N15,000 for three months.
According to him, the hope is that the Kano State government will consider retaining them as ad-hoc staff members after the initial training period.
The visionary initiative also involves collaborative efforts with the Kano State Police Command and the Youth Society for Prevention of Infectious Diseases and Social Vices (YOSPIS).
Magashi stated that the YOSPIS has been actively engaged in rehabilitating over 200 repentant thugs, making it a valuable partner in the AMG Foundation’s mission.
He expressed gratitude for the support from the Kano Controller of the Federal Fire Service and highlighted the importance of public-private partnerships in creating lasting impact.
The AMG Foundation’s multifaceted approach to social intervention demonstrates its commitment to addressing various challenges faced by the youth in Kano State.
The collaboration between the AMG Foundation, government agencies, and grassroots organisations serves as a model for holistic community development and crime prevention efforts.
First published by The Daily Reality
