Byline: Umar Faruk
Birnin Kebbi, Kebbi State - July 29, 2025(Series News Online)
The First Lady of Kebbi State, Hajiya Zainab Nasare Nasir Idris, has called on women to take advantage of business opportunities and become self-reliant. She made this call during a meeting with leaders of the Village Savings and Loans Associations (VSLA), also known as "YanAkwati", in Birnin Kebbi, the state capital.
Hajiya Zainab emphasized the importance of entrepreneurship and self-employment, stating, "She emphasized the importance of entrepreneurship and self-employment, urging the women to shun get-rich-quick schemes and focus on building sustainable businesses." She also advised them to avoid unsolicited gatherings and to be mindful of their associations.
The First Lady's remarks were made during a meeting with 118 VSLA leaders from Birnin Kebbi Local Government Area, held at the Government House yesterday. The meeting aimed to empower women and promote economic development in the state.
The APC Women Leader in Kebbi State, Hajiya A’isha Abubakar Gunabi, commended the VSLA for their efforts and urged them to remain committed to supporting the APC at the state and national levels. She stated, "She emphasized the importance of sincerity and loyalty to the party, cautioning against being swayed by opposition parties."
Hajiya A’isha Abubakar Gunabi also assured the VSLA leaders of more frequent audiences with the First Lady to further discuss their concerns and progress, saying, "She also assured the VSLA leaders of more frequent audiences with the First Lady to further discuss their concerns and progress."
The VSLA leaders expressed their gratitude to the First Lady for her support and guidance, highlighting their contributions to the state's development through various initiatives. They also pledged their support and loyalty to the present administration come 2027, stating, "They equally pledged their support and loyalty to the present administration come 2027."
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