Non-Governmental Association for Literacy Support Services (NOGALSS) Multipurpose Cooperative Society has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the National Commercial Tricycle and Motorcycle Owners and Riders Association (NATOMORAS) to boost the literacy of its members.
The National President of NOGALSS Cooperative, Mr Noah Emmanuel at the official signing of the MoU in Abuja on Friday, said the partnership would also enhance the lives of its members through skills empowerment.
He said that to make the initiative robust and sustainable, the association is introducing various loan schemes including food loans, school fees loans and business loans, designed to support them in various aspect of their lives.
He added that the empowerment programme involved providing Keke Napep and Okada riders loan with repayment plans tailored to their circumstances.
According to him, we have come together to formalise a partnership that holds the promise of empowerment, literacy development, and transformative impact of our people.
“In the heart of our cooperative spirit lies a vision for a Nigeria where the members of NATOMORAS have more than just access; they have empowerment at their fingertips.
“Today marks a significant milestone in the journey of NOGALSS Cooperative. Our mission has always rooted in the principles of unity, empowerment and eradicating illiteracy and poverty.
“We believe in the transformative power of cooperative efforts and we have continually sought avenues to expand our impact.
“The collaboration we are formalising today with NATOMORAS is a testament to our shared commitment to the welfare and advancement of our members.
”By joining forces, we aim to create synergies that go beyond the sun of our Individual capacities. Together, we envision a future where literacy and empowerment are not just ideas but tangible realities for every member of our cooperative,” he said.
Responding, the National President of NATOMORAS pledged the commitment of the association to solidify the union towards advancing the welfare of its members.
“All our team members will work together with NOLGASS.
“For the benefit of doubt, I want to say that the leadership of nationals will do all it takes to see the uptake as well as the sustainable of this MoU we sign today,” he said.
The occasion was graced by the two NOGALSS National Patrons, the Former Executive Governor of Zamfara State, Alh. Mahmoud Shinkafi and the National Chairman, Arewa Consultative Forum, Chief Gabriel Aduku.
