ASHENEWS reports that Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has commenced the disbursement of N260 million as part of the second batch of a women empowerment initiative.
This initiative targets beneficiaries across all 44 local government areas of the state, with 5,200 women receiving N50,000 each.
In this monthly empowerment effort, 100 women from each of the 36 local government areas outside the metropolis, and 200 from each of the eight metropolitan local government areas, are selected to benefit.
This was outlined in a statement by Sanusi Bature Dawakin-Tofa, the Governor’s spokesperson.
Governor Yusuf, addressing the beneficiaries at the government house before the disbursement, emphasized that the initiative aims to make them self-reliant and financially independent through support for trade and skill acquisition.
He highlighted his belief that empowering women leads to regenerative investment, which not only boosts the state’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) but also enhances the rural economy, and business activities, and instils a sense of pride among the beneficiaries.
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The Governor expressed optimism that with this financial support, the beneficiaries would be able to expand their small-scale businesses, paving the way for economic prosperity and breaking the cycle of poverty.
He reiterated his administration’s commitment to recognizing the sacrifices made by women in supporting his government and vowed to continue transforming the lives of women in Kano State.
Additionally, the press statement urged the people of Kano, particularly women, to maintain cleanliness and personal hygiene as the rainy season begins, to prevent diseases and ensure healthy living.
ASHENEWS recalls that the governor, on May 13, flagged off the first bacth of the empowerment initiative. “We made a commitment to assist you in taking care of yourselves and your families. We vowed to help you become self-sufficient and ensure the well-being of your health, particularly for pregnant women and children among you,” he said duing the first ocassion.
