Shettima Launches N8.5bn Fund for Women in Katsina

On October 4, 2026, Vice-President of Nigeria, Senator Kashim Shettima, inaugurated the disbursement of the N8.5 billion Community Investment Fund (CIF) as part of the Nigeria for Women Programme Scale-Up (NFWP-SU) at the Muhammadu Dikko Stadium in Katsina. This initiative is designed to benefit over 40,000 women, providing them with business capital to enhance their enterprises, increase household incomes, and bolster economic resilience.

Shettima emphasized the importance of this program in expanding economic opportunities for women, who often face challenges in accessing capital and resources. He praised Katsina State Governor Dikko Umaru Radda for prioritizing women and vulnerable households, reflecting responsible leadership.

Shettima urged beneficiaries to maintain savings discipline and proper record-keeping, which are essential for qualifying for the fund. Governor Radda reiterated that women's economic empowerment is a key focus of his administration's Building Your Future Agenda.