Shettima and Radda Launch N8bn Fund for Women in Katsina
The Katsina State government has launched an N8 billion Community Investment Fund under the Nigeria for Women Programme Scale-Up Project, aimed at empowering over 40,000 women. Vice President Kashim Shettima emphasized that the initiative is not just about financial distribution but focuses on strengthening women's economic capacity and improving household incomes.
He highlighted the importance of financial literacy and the need for beneficiaries to maintain discipline in managing their funds. Shettima insisted that eligibility for the program should be based on merit rather than political influence.
Katsina State Governor Dikko Radda announced that the state government has committed over N4 billion to the project and matched every dollar from the World Bank. The program aims to create sustainable businesses and improve women's resilience against economic shocks.
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