The Kano State Government has introduced a financial support programme that will provide 5,200 women with ₦50,000 monthly to help them become financially independent and improve their families’ welfare.
Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf announced the initiative on Monday during an event held at the Open Theatre, Government House, Kano.
The programme is expected to give women access to funds to start small businesses, strengthen existing enterprises and develop other sources of income.
Speaking at the launch, the governor appealed to the beneficiaries to invest the money in productive ventures rather than spend it on things that would not generate income.
He said, “His administration has put in place a robust mechanism to ensure that the empowerment programme reaches the women for whom it was specifically designed.”
Yusuf further explained that measures had been established to ensure the scheme was implemented fairly, with transparency and accountability guiding the distribution of the funds.
The Emir of Gaya, Aliyu Ibrahim Abdulkadir, welcomed the initiative, noting that providing financial assistance to women could strengthen households and improve economic activities across the state.
He also acknowledged the state government’s development efforts, particularly its interventions aimed at improving conditions in local communities.
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 (APC) in the 2027 general elections.
She said another APC victory would create room for the continuation and expansion of policies and programmes designed to support women and improve the welfare of families in Kano State.
The announcement adds to the state government’s ongoing empowerment efforts targeting vulnerable groups and households.