Kano – July 4, 2026 – The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Nentawe Yilwatda, has commended Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, for investing in women’s economic empowerment through the state’s Monthly Women Empowerment and Poverty Relief Programme.
The commendation was conveyed by the APC National Ex-Officio, Muhammad Jamo Yusuf, who represented the National Chairman at the disbursement of monthly support to beneficiaries held at Government House, Kano.
This was contained in a statement issued by the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa.
Jamo described the initiative as a remarkable intervention that demonstrates the administration’s commitment to improving the welfare of women and tackling poverty at the grassroots.
He said the programme reflects visionary leadership and would strengthen household incomes, promote entrepreneurship, and enhance the socio-economic well-being of families across the state.
The programme provides monthly economic support to 5,200 women drawn from all 44 local government areas of the state. Under the initiative, 200 women each from the eight metropolitan LGAs and 100 women each from the 36 rural LGAs receive financial support to establish or expand small-scale businesses.
The Monthly Women Empowerment and Poverty Relief Programme is one of the state government’s flagship social investment initiatives aimed at reducing poverty, stimulating grassroots economic activities, and improving living standards.
