By Rita Iliya
Kontagora (Niger), Aug. 25, 2025 (NAN) Niger government on Monday, empowered no fewer than 2,500 women in Kontagora Local Government Area with N250 million as part of Gov. Umaru Bago’s women empowerment grant to boost their business.
Hajiya Hauwa Bako, Special Adviser to the governor on Social Investment Programme and Focal Person, National Social Investment Programmes, disbursed the grant to the beneficiaries on behalf of the governor.
Bako said that each of the beneficiaries received the N100,000 to improve on their businesses.
She said that the aim was to support nano-businesses ran by women and promote community-driven development and inclusivity.
“The initiative prioritised women from diverse backgrounds, including fulani women, women with disabilities, widows and low-income households.
“The approach ensures that the initiative reached a wide cross-section of women in Kontagora and environs,” she said.
Bako disclosed that the selection process involved traditional community, women and religious leaders to help identify deserving beneficiaries.
Some of the beneficiaries, Hadiza Bala and Larak Isah from Kawo Village, thanked the Niger government for the gesture.
The duo promised to use the money to invest in their existing livelihood businesses, saying the money would go a long way to improving their income and livelihoods. (NAN)