SHETTIMA UNVEILS FUND FOR 40,000 KATSINA WOMEN, RADDA COMMITS N4BN

Vice President launches major empowerment initiative in Katsina State to bolster grassroots enterprise and financial inclusion

Vice President Kashim Shettima has officially unveiled a comprehensive financial empowerment fund targeted at supporting 40,000 women entrepreneurs across Katsina State.

The landmark intervention was launched during a high-profile ceremony in the state capital, aimed at boosting micro-enterprises, reducing poverty, and enhancing the livelihoods of rural women.

Speaking at the event, Vice President Shettima commended the Katsina State Government for prioritizing human capital development, emphasizing that empowering women is synonymous with securing the economic future of the nation.

As part of the collaborative framework, Katsina State Governor Dikko Umaru Radda committed a substantial N4 billion counterpart fund to ensure the seamless disbursement and sustainability of the empowerment scheme.

Governor Radda noted that the initiative is structured to reach vulnerable households and grassroots traders, providing them with the necessary capital to expand their businesses and achieve financial independence.

Beneficiaries and local community leaders lauded the Federal and State Governments for the timely intervention, expressing optimism that the funds will significantly stimulate commercial activities across the state.