Former Bauchi First Lady Trains 750 Women for Empowerment

Hajiya Hadiza Muhammad Abubakar, the former first lady of Bauchi State, successfully trained 750 women and girls in various entrepreneurial skills during a two-month skills acquisition program. The graduation ceremony took place at Hazibal Conference Hall in Bauchi.

Participants were selected from across the state and learned to produce household and personal care products such as shampoo, liquid hand wash, air freshener, soap, and pomade. Abubakar emphasized the initiative's goal of equipping women with practical skills for financial independence.

Each participant received necessary equipment and a cash gift of N10,000 to support their business endeavors. Abdurrahman Sani Yari, chairman of the Hadiza MA skills acquisition programme, confirmed that experts were engaged to train the women amid economic challenges.

He urged the beneficiaries to utilize their skills and materials for sustainable income. Beneficiaries Malama Zainab Jaja and Samira Bello expressed gratitude and commitment to using their new skills to improve their livelihoods and support their families.