The Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, on Saturday launched the second phase of the monthly women empowerment program with N260 million.
A total of 5, 200 women selected from the 44 local government areas of the state benefited from the program where each woman went home with N50,000 cash.
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Speaking at the grand ceremony, Governor Yusuf described the program as a significant step towards improving the economic development of the state.
He called on the people of the state to support the program and maintain a clean environment, free from depression.
According to him, the women empowerment program is a testament to the government’s dedication to the prosperity and development of Kano State, despite all the challenges.
He said, “Each beneficiary will receive a one-time grant of N50,000 to enable them to become self-reliant.
He said the gesture was aimed at cushioning the economic hardship people are experiencing especially the women folk with the aim of improving their socio-economic status.
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He said his administration has committed to setting aside N260 million monthly to fund the scheme, which is part of his administration’s efforts to empower youths, women, and settle pension debts.
”I implore you to make judicious use of this support, so that your economic standard would be improved and crush down poverty in the state and the nation at large”
”If we really want to address poverty we have to empower people from the grassroots. I assure you that we will not relent in ensuring that we fulfill the campaign promises we made during our campaign days,” he said.
Governor Yusuf urged the women to apply the experiences they acquired during the training given to them on how to engage in small businesses.
”I hope you will make adequate utilization of the funds so that in the near future your business will be developed.”
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The Governor Appeal to women to intensify efforts in ensuring proper hygiene especially at this rainy season period, aimed at enhancing effective health care.
The State Chairman of the New Nigeria Peoples Party, Hashimu Dungurawa, lauded the Governor’s initiative, describing it as a “laudable gesture” that would go a long way in alleviating the sufferings of women in the state.
