Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, has introduced a monthly empowerment grant of ₦50,000 for 5,200 women across the state to boost economic independence and improve household welfare.
The initiative was unveiled on Monday at the Open Theatre, Government House, Kano, as part of efforts by the state government to strengthen women’s economic participation and support small-scale businesses.
The governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Mustapha Muhammad, disclosed this in a statement issued on Tuesday.
According to the statement, the programme is designed to provide beneficiaries with financial support to establish sustainable businesses, expand existing ventures and improve their standard of living.
Yusuf urged the beneficiaries to utilise the funds responsibly by investing in viable businesses and other income-generating activities that could provide financial stability for themselves and their families.
He said his administration had established measures to ensure that the grants reached the intended beneficiaries.
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The governor also assured that transparency, fairness and accountability would guide the implementation of the scheme.
Speaking at the event, the Emir of Gaya, Aliyu Ibrahim Abdulkadir, praised the initiative, describing it as a significant intervention that could improve the economic circumstances of women and their families.
He also commended the state government for its development projects and empowerment programmes, noting that they were making positive impacts at the grassroots.
In her remarks, the Commissioner for Women Affairs, Children and People with Special Needs, Hajiya Amina Abdullahi, urged the beneficiaries to support the All Progressives Congress ahead of the 2027 general elections.
She argued that retaining the party in power would create room for the continuation and expansion of government programmes targeting women’s welfare and improved family livelihoods.