Gov Yusuf launches monthly empowerment for 5,200 women

Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has inaugurated a monthly empowerment programme, allocating N50,000 to 5,200 women across the state.

Speaking at the launch held at the government house in Kano on Tuesday, Governor Yusuf, revealed that each of the 5,200 women, representing all 44 local government areas, would receive the cash, amounting to N260 million, monthly throughout his tenure.

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The governor emphasised that this financial assistance aims to kick-start small-scale enterprises for the beneficiaries, enhancing their economic status and alleviating their familial responsibilities.

Managed by the Community Re-orientation Committee (CRC), the initiative plans to support 100 women from each of the 36 rural local governments and 200 women from each of the eight metropolitan LGAs.