Kano unveils N50,000 monthly grants for 5,200 women
by Adenle Ahmed Abiola · The Eagle OnlineKano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, has introduced a N50,000 monthly empowerment grant for 5,200 women across the state as part of efforts to promote economic independence and improve household livelihoods.
The governor unveiled the initiative on Monday at the Open Theatre, Government House, Kano, according to a statement issued on Tuesday by his Chief Press Secretary, Mustapha Muhammad.
The programme is designed to provide women with financial support to establish sustainable livelihoods, expand their businesses and improve their economic well-being.
Yusuf urged the beneficiaries to invest the grants in viable businesses and other income-generating activities that could improve their living conditions and provide better opportunities for their families.
He said his administration had established measures to ensure that the intervention reached its intended beneficiaries.
“His administration has put in place a robust mechanism to ensure that the empowerment programme reaches the women for whom it was specifically designed,” the governor said.
He also stressed that transparency, fairness and accountability would guide the implementation of the scheme.
Speaking at the unveiling, the Emir of Gaya, Aliyu Ibrahim Abdulkadir, described the initiative as a commendable intervention that could improve the economic circumstances of women and their families.
He also praised the state government for its ongoing development projects and various interventions, noting that the programmes were making an impact at the grassroots.
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Meanwhile, the Commissioner for Women Affairs, Children and People with Special Needs, Hajiya Amina Abdullahi, urged the beneficiaries to support the All Progressives Congress at all levels in the 2027 general elections.
She argued that returning the APC to power would provide an opportunity for the continuation and expansion of programmes aimed at promoting women’s welfare and improving living conditions across the state.
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