Niger govt. empowers 2,500 women with N250 million
The Niger government, on Monday, empowered no fewer than 2,500 women in Kontagora Local Government Area with N250 million as part of Governor Umaru Bago’s women empowerment grant to boost their business.
Hauwa Bako, Special Adviser to the Governor on Social Investment Programme and Focal Person, National Social Investment Programmes, disbursed the grant to the beneficiaries on behalf of Mr Bago.
Ms Bako said each beneficiary received N100,000 to improve their businesses.
She said the aim was to support nano-businesses run by women and promote community-driven development and inclusivity.
“The initiative prioritised women from diverse backgrounds, including Fulani women, women with disabilities, widows, and low-income households.
“The approach ensures that the initiative reached a wide cross-section of women in Kontagora and environs,” she said.
Ms Bako disclosed that the selection process involved traditional community, women, and religious leaders to help identify deserving beneficiaries.
Some beneficiaries, Hadiza Bala and Larak Isah from Kawo Village, thanked the Niger government for the gesture.
The duo promised to use the money to invest in their existing businesses to improve their income and livelihoods.
(NAN)
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