By Otobong Gabriel, Abuja
The Minister of State for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mariya Mahmud, has empowered no fewer than 4,064 women leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and vulnerable residents across the 44 local government areas of Kano State.
Speaking during a large-scale empowerment programme held on Saturday in Kano, the minister praised the loyalty, resilience, and grassroots efforts of women, describing them as critical drivers of peace, mobilisation, and community development.
She said the initiative was designed not just to distribute items but to restore dignity, create opportunities, and promote sustainable livelihoods among women and vulnerable citizens.
According to Mahmud, the programme reflects the APC’s commitment to inclusion, social justice, and economic growth, noting that empowering women remains key to strengthening families and communities.
“This intervention goes beyond charity. It is about unlocking potential, promoting self-reliance, and ensuring that no one is left behind,” she stated.
The minister also commended APC women leaders in Kano for their dedication and consistent grassroots mobilisation, which she said has helped deepen democratic participation and strengthen the party’s presence in the state.
She explained that the items provided would help beneficiaries start or expand small businesses, boost household incomes, and contribute meaningfully to local economic activities. She urged recipients to make judicious use of the support, describing it as a symbol of trust and responsibility.
Mahmud linked the empowerment scheme to President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, which prioritises social investments, women’s inclusion, youth empowerment, and improved welfare for vulnerable Nigerians.
Items Distributed
Beneficiaries received a wide range of tools and support, including:
Six cars
35 motorcycles
200 spaghetti-making machines with flour
200 grinding machines
400 bags of fertiliser
1,000 bags of rice
30 tricycle wheelchairs for persons with disabilities
200 sewing machines
₦30,000 cash grants for 2,000
beneficiaries
In his welcome remarks, the Senior Special Assistant to the FCT Minister on Administration and Strategy, Abdullahi Kauran-Mata, described the initiative as a practical step towards strengthening livelihoods and economic resilience among women and vulnerable groups.
“This programme provides skills, tools, and opportunities for beneficiaries to become productive and self-reliant,” he said.
Also speaking, the Director-General of the National Productivity Centre, Bappa Dan’Agundi, and Kano State Commissioner for Education, Suwaiba Ahmed, lauded the minister’s efforts, describing the empowerment drive as a significant boost for women’s economic participation in the state.
Some beneficiaries expressed gratitude for the support.
Aisha Abdullahi, who received a sewing machine, said the equipment would help her start a tailoring business and earn a steady income. Another beneficiary, Amina Sadiq, who got a grinding machine, described the intervention as timely, noting it would improve her family’s livelihood.
The event underscored the growing focus on grassroots empowerment as a strategy for tackling poverty and promoting inclusive development in Kano State.
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