Gov Yusuf Empowers 5,200 market Women in Kano

The Kano State governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has flagged-off another batch of women empowerment initiative with the disbursement of N260 million to 5,200 beneficiaries.

The 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.

According to Governor Yusuf, the initiative is to ensure that women in a financially disadvantaged position are self-reliant and independent minded through financial support for trade and skill acquisition.

He was convinced that empowering the women folk to regenerative investment will not only increase the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Kano State, but also positively improve rural economy, boost business activities and create a sense of pride to the beneficiaries.

He promised that his administration will continue to cherish the sacrifice made by women in the state in bringing about his government by committing to the transformation of the lives of women in Kano State.