Gov. Yusuf disburses N260m monthly women empowerment fund

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Gov. Abba Yusuf of Kano State on Saturday unveiled  the second batch of women empowerment initiatives fund with the disbursement of N260 million to beneficiaries.

5,200 women selected across the 44 local government areas of the state got N50,000 each in the monthly empowerment targeted at enhancing micro and small scale economy in the state.

100 women each from 36 local government areas outside the metropolis and 200 women each within the eight metropolitan local government areas were selected monthly to benefit from the initiative.

Addressing the beneficiaries at the Government House before the disbursement, the governor said the initiative was to ensure that women were made self-reliant and independent-minded, through financial support for trade and skill acquisition.

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The governor explained his conviction on empowering the womenfolk to regenerative investment that would, apart from increasing the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in the state, also positively improve the rural economy, boost business activities and create a sense of pride for the beneficiaries.

He expressed optimism that with the financial support, the beneficiaries would redouble their small-scale businesses and subsequently pave the way for economic prosperity while breaking the circle of poverty.

Gov. Yusuf maintained that his administration would continue to cherish the sacrifice made by women in the state in bringing about his government through intensified commitment to the transformation of lives of women in Kano state.

The Governor urged the women to ensure the maintenance of personal hygiene and cleanliness of their environment to avoid diseases and enjoy healthy living.

 

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