By Umar Faruk Birnin Kebbi
The First Lady of Kebbi State, Hajiya Zainab Nasare Nasir Idris, has empowered 2000 women petty traders in Zuru Emirates with ₦20,000 each to boost their businesses. She also commissioned the Rumu Market in Zuru Local Government Area.
During the disbursement of the grants, Hajiya Zainab advised the beneficiaries to make proper use of the funds to support themselves and their families. "I urge you to utilize the cash you received effectively to boost your businesses and become self-reliant," she said.
The wife of the governor emphasized the importance of acquiring skills and engaging in small-scale businesses to become self-sufficient. She also prayed for the new market to flourish, bringing prosperity to the community.
Each of the 2000 beneficiaries, selected from the four local government areas of the emirate (Fakai, Danko-Wasagu, Sakaba, and Zuru), received ₦20,000 to support their businesses.
Alhaji Muhammad Isah Gajere Chairman of Zuru Local Government, expressed gratitude to the First Lady for her kind gesture towards the people of Zuru. "We are grateful for your support, and we reaffirm our community's political support and cooperation with the present administration," he said. He also prayed for the administration's successful tenure.
This empowerment program is part of the First Lady's efforts to support small-scale businesses and promote economic growth in Kebbi State.
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