Unemployment

The intervention is targeting the reduction of the rate of unemployment and related social vices in Kano State. According to available data, the rate of unemployment in Kano State is growing sharply.

Drug & Substance Abuse

The prevalence rate of substance use and abuse in Nigeria and Kano State in particular is an issue of serious concern to all. This menace is increasing exponentially amongst youth. The resultant consequences are glaring in socio-economic challenges, increased rate of crimes, avoidable violence and social vices. Studies have established that substance use and abuse correlated significantly with youth and adult aggressions, violence and criminality.

Security

Community safety is very critical in socio-economic development of communities, neighborhoods, Local government areas, state and country in general. Of recent, communities’ feelings of unsafe exponentially increased in view of the intense fears, violence, banditry, kidnappings and criminality among other. These amplify the lack of trust between communities and security providers. The degree of public confidence in the ability of law enforcement agencies to guarantee safety of lives and properties is continuously grinding down. Lack of educational and employment opportunities were also identified as factors leading to insecurity. security is a precondition for development as insecurity and conflict keep people poor.