Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, has unveiled a ₦50,000 monthly empowerment grant for 5,200 women across the state, as part of efforts to promote economic independence, support small businesses and improve household livelihoods.
Key Highlights
- Governor Abba Yusuf unveiled a ₦50,000 monthly grant for 5,200 women at the Government House, Kano, on Monday, November 9, 2026.
- The grant aims to help women start sustainable livelihoods, expand businesses and improve household welfare.
- Yusuf said a robust mechanism is in place to ensure the funds reach the intended beneficiaries.
- The Emir of Gaya, Aliyu Abdulkadir, described the programme as a laudable intervention.
- Women Affairs Commissioner Amina Abdullahi urged beneficiaries to support the APC in the 2027 elections.
The governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Mustapha Muhammad, disclosed this in a statement issued on Tuesday, following the unveiling of the programme at the Government House, Kano, on Monday, November 9, 2026.
According to the statement, the initiative is designed to strengthen the financial capacity of women by providing funds to establish sustainable livelihoods, expand existing businesses and improve their economic well-being.
Yusuf Urges Judicious Use of Grants
Yusuf urged the beneficiaries to make judicious use of the grants by investing in viable businesses and other income-generating activities that could improve their living conditions and provide better opportunities for their families.
He said his administration had put in place measures to ensure that the programme reached the women for whom it was designed.
“His administration has put in place a robust mechanism to ensure that the empowerment programme reaches the women for whom it was specifically designed,” the governor said.
He also stressed that transparency, fairness and accountability would guide the implementation of the initiative by the Kano State Government.
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Emir of Gaya Commends Programme
The Emir of Gaya, Aliyu Abdulkadir, who also spoke at the event, described the programme as a laudable intervention capable of improving the economic well-being of women and their families.
He commended the state government for its development projects and interventions across Kano, noting that the initiatives were making meaningful contributions at the grassroots.
However, the Commissioner for Women Affairs, Children and People with Special Needs, Amina Abdullahi, urged the beneficiaries to support the All Progressives Congress (APC) at all levels in the 2027 general elections.
She argued that returning the party to power would create an opportunity for the continuation and expansion of programmes aimed at improving women’s welfare and the living conditions of families across the state.
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