The Kano State Government has introduced a monthly empowerment grant of ₦50,000 for 5,200 women across the state as part of efforts to improve their economic independence and household livelihoods.
Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf unveiled the initiative on Monday at the Open Theatre, Government House, Kano.
According to a statement issued on Tuesday by the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Mustapha Muhammad, the programme is designed to provide financial support to women to establish sustainable sources of income, expand existing businesses and improve their economic well-being.
Speaking during the unveiling, Governor Yusuf urged the beneficiaries to use the grants responsibly by investing in viable businesses and other income-generating activities.
He said the administration had established measures to ensure that the programme reached the women it was intended to support.
The governor also emphasised that transparency, fairness and accountability would guide the implementation of the initiative.
The Emir of Gaya, Aliyu Ibrahim Abdulkadir, who also spoke at the event, described the programme as a significant intervention that could improve the financial circumstances of women and their families.
He commended the state government for its development projects and various empowerment initiatives, noting their potential impact on communities at the grassroots level.
Meanwhile, the Commissioner for Women Affairs, Children and People with Special Needs, Hajiya Amina Abdullahi, called on the beneficiaries to support the All Progressives Congress at all levels in the 2027 general elections.
She argued that retaining the party in power would create an opportunity for existing programmes focused on women’s welfare and family development to continue and expand.
The latest intervention forms part of the Kano State Government’s efforts to promote women’s participation in economic activities and strengthen financial opportunities for households across the state.
