On Wednesday, the 16th of July, 2025, The Zamfara State Government rolled out a conditional cash transfer scheme targeting 8,225 girls in secondary schools.
Governor Dauda Lawal announced the initiative during a ceremony in Gusau, highlighting that beneficiaries were selected from vulnerable households across all 14 local government areas.
The programme, done in collaboration with the ACReSAL and AGILE projects, grants each girl ₦40,000 initially, with two more payments of ₦10,000 for subsequent terms. This totals ₦60,000 for each beneficiary per academic year. The first batch of the scheme is funded with ₦322 million, with further disbursements underway.
“This intervention is part of our commitment to reducing the obstacles girls face in getting an education,” Lawal said.
Quoting him, “We are committed to tackling and overcoming all barriers, whether economic, infrastructural or social, that prevent our daughters from accessing and completing their education.
“When you educate a girl, you educate a village because these educated girls grow into empowered women who uplift their families, strengthen communities and drive progress in our state.”
At the same event, the governor also introduced a separate initiative under the ACReSAL programme: the Community Revolving Fund. It targets 500 beneficiaries in Gusau, Bungudu, and Kaura Namoda.
As Lawal explained, “Under the ACReSAL project, we disburse the Community Revolving Fund to 500 beneficiaries in Gusau, Bungudu, and Kaura Namoda.
“The fund aims to support grassroots environmental and economic initiatives, reflecting our commitment to combating land degradation, promoting sustainable agriculture and enhancing livelihoods in the face of climate challenge.
“Our communities face hardships like women building small businesses, youths seeking opportunities and rural households accessing basic services.
“The Community Revolving Fund offers sustainable funding to support development, marking a shift towards resilience and accountability.
“I urge beneficiaries to use resources wisely and transparently, ensuring trust results in visible, measurable outcomes.
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“The disbursement will keep circulating within communities, benefiting more people over time.
“Through proper use and repayment, this initiative will exemplify financial inclusion, local resilience, and sustainability accountability.”
He acknowledged the contributions of the Ministries of Environment and Natural Resources, Education, Science and Technology, and the technical partners involved in executing the programmes.
Reaffirming his administration’s goals, Lawal stated: “Let me reassure the good people of Zamfara State that this administration will continue to pursue policies and programmes that deliver meaningful impact, especially at the grassroots.
“We remain committed to accountability, transparency, and service to our people.
“To the beneficiaries of these initiatives, remember that what you receive today is a seed.
“I urge you to nurture it, grow it and let it blossom into a tree of change for your families and your communities.”