
The Zamfara State Government has called for a human capital development blueprint for Northern Nigeria, highlighting the region's significant issues such as a high number of out-of-school children, multidimensional poverty, maternal mortality, youth unemployment, and insecurity, which are hindering productivity and economic growth, according to a statement from the Speaker.
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