Connect with us

City Info

Kano Governor Launches N2.3 Billion Empowerment, Distributes Goats, Cows

Published

on

  • Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf launched the second phase of a women’s empowerment initiative
  • The N2.3 billion initiative aims to combat poverty and promote economic self-reliance
  • The initiative tend to strengthen food security and creating wealth for Kano’s rural communities

Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf launched the second phase of a women’s empowerment initiative on Tuesday as part of the Kano Agro-Pastoral Development Project’s Livestock Fattening Programme.

Eko Hot Blog gathered that the N2.3 billion initiative aims to combat poverty and promote economic self-reliance by distributing livestock to women across the state’s 44 local government areas, according to a statement by the governor’s spokesperson, Sanusi Dawakin-Tofa.

EDITOR’S PICK

Mr Dawakin-Tofa added, “The governor reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to addressing poverty through innovative and inclusive approaches.”

He further disclosed that the second phase of the initiative involved the distribution of 7,158 goats to 2,386 women beneficiaries across the state.

In the upcoming phases, the program aims to provide 1,342 cows and 1,822 rams to women and youth.

“Yusuf said the initiative was part of his administration’s broader strategy to empower vulnerable groups and foster economic independence among women and youth in the state.

Abba Yusuf

“He warned the beneficiaries against diverting the livestock to other uses, stressing the importance of accountability and responsibility in the programme,” Mr Dawakin-Tofa said.

The governor’s spokesperson said the groundbreaking initiative underscored the administration’s focus on sustainable development and empowering communities to drive economic growth from the grassroots.

“By integrating women and youth into the agricultural value chain, the programme aims to enhance household income and reduce dependency on government aid.

FURTHER READING

“The initiative has been widely applauded as a significant step toward improving livelihoods, strengthening food security and creating wealth for Kano’s rural communities,” he added.

Click here to watch video of the week




Advertise or Publish a Story on EkoHot Blog:

Kindly contact us at [email protected]. Breaking stories should be sent to the above email and substantiated with pictorial evidence.

Citizen journalists will receive a token as data incentive.

Call or Whatsapp: 0803 561 7233, 0703 414 5611




 

 

 


DISCLAIMER: Opinion articles are solely the responsibility of the author and does not necessarily reflect the views of the publishers Of  EKO HOT BLOG

For publication of your News Contents, articles, Videos or any other News Worthy Materials, please send to [email protected]

For Advert and other info, you can call 08035617233 or send a WhatsApp Message to 08035617233.

Please drop your comments

Copyright © Ekohotblog

MGID