Shettima Launches Fund to Empower Women in Katsina

On Sunday, Vice President Kashim Shettima inaugurated the Community Investment Fund (CIF) disbursement at Muhammadu Dikko Stadium in Katsina, aimed at empowering women and promoting financial inclusion under the Nigeria for Women Programme Scale-Up (NFWP-SU) Project. Shettima stressed that the government's economic reforms must lead to stronger businesses and improved purchasing power for citizens.

He highlighted the importance of creating a conducive business environment for women, who have historically faced challenges in accessing resources for their enterprises. The CIF disbursement will benefit over 40,000 women in Katsina who meet eligibility criteria and demonstrate satisfactory performance in savings and group activities.

Shettima also launched 32 compressed natural gas-powered buses and 200 electric-powered tricycles as part of the Katsina State Comprehensive Urban Renewal Programme, aimed at enhancing urban mobility. He underscored the need for an economy that supports women's ambitions and contributions to national growth.