The Governor of Kano State, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has reaffirmed his commitment to continue empowering women across the state.
He made this known during an Iftar (breaking of fast) event with various women’s groups at the Government House on Thursday, 27th March 2025.
This was contained in a statement issued by the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Mustapha Muhammad.
“We have disbursed N50,000 each to thousands of women in the state to support their economic empowerment,” said Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf.
Regarding the N50,000 monthly stipend, the Governor explained that the funds serve as startup capital for a significant number of women engaged in petty trading.
The initiative has boosted financial circulation within the state, with over 5,000 women benefiting monthly, thereby enhancing women’s economic inclusion and strengthening small-scale trade.
“Now, everything is free for nursing mothers,we will continue to do more.”
Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf also highlighted his administration’s support for various women’s groups through mobility assistance, encouraging them to play a greater role in governance.
Earlier, the Commissioner for Women Affairs, Children, and Persons with Disabilities, Hajiya Amina Abdullahi (HOD), commended the Governor for his administration’s efforts in empowering women.
She emphasized that the government of Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf has prioritized women’s empowerment more than previous administrations in the state.
Also speaking at the event, the Wife of the Commissioner of Police and Chairperson of the Police Officers’ Wives Association (POWA), Kano Branch, Hajiya Hadiza Abubakar Bakori, pledged their support for the government while calling for further initiatives to assist women in the state.
