By Hussaini Yero, Funtua
Zamfara State Government has empower 100 Small Medium Scale business women of 14 Local Government area under the Unconditional Cash Grant.
Distributing the grant on Wednesday in Gusau, the Wife of Zamfara State Governor, Hajiyya Huriyya Lawal said the initiative was supported by Gov. Lawal administration.
This was to empowered women and strength the foundation of the community development and growth.
“We believe that when you empower a woman, you empower a generation. These grants are not just financial support, they are a statement of belief in the dreams, resilience and enterprise of the women of Zamfara.
Today, 100 determined and enterprising women have been carefully selected to receive cash grants ranging from ₦300,000 to ₦500,000 each, aimed at expanding and uplifting their small businesses. This support is unconditional, because we trust in your vision, your effort, and your ability to grow.
This programme aligns with His Excellency’s broader vision of inclusive development, where women are not left behind but are instead placed at the center of growth. From the building and furnishing of the new Ministry for Women Affairs and Social Development, to the monthly cash transfers for women in business, and the foundation laying of a new Women’s Center, the message is clear: the welfare and dignity of women, children, the physically challenged, and the vulnerable remain a top priority of this administration.
To the 100 women receiving support today,Congratulations! May this be the beginning of a new chapter of success, independence, and growth for you and your families. Use it wisely, and may Allah bless your hustle and multiply your efforts.
I thank my dear husband for his unwavering support, compassion, and clear vision for the future of our state. Together, Insha’Allah, we will continue to build a more empowered, inclusive, and prosperous Zamfara State.
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