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In a strategic move to uplift grassroots women entrepreneurs, wife of the Member representing Kebbe/Tambuwal Federal Constituency, Hon. Abdussamad Dasuki, Hajiya Jamila Wada-Dasuki, has launched a N10 million trade support grant aimed at boosting small businesses across the constituency.
The empowerment initiative officially kicked off in Tambuwal town on Sunday with a symbolic disbursement ceremony, where 400 women drawn from all wards in Kebbe and Tambuwal local government areas received N25,000 each in the first phase.
The beneficiaries are engaged in various micro-enterprises such as tailoring, spice production, goat rearing, and small-scale farming.
Speaking at the launch, Hajiya Jamila described the programme as a strategic investment in women-led businesses, emphasizing the vital role of women in driving community development.
“This is not just financial assistance, it’s a recognition of the important role women play in sustaining our communities. These women are already entrepreneurs. Supporting them will trigger a ripple effect that benefits entire households and communities,” she said.
She noted that while the initial disbursement reflects current financial capacity, it marks the beginning of a broader vision to reach more rural women, particularly in districts like Romon Sarki and Sanyinna.
“Charity begins at home. This is just the start, we are committed to expanding this support to even more underserved areas,” she added.
Hajiya Jamila urged the recipients to utilise the funds judiciously, expressing optimism that the programme would yield visible and lasting impacts.
“We hope to return in the near future and see thriving businesses and improved livelihoods. From here, we aim to grow stronger,” she concluded.
The initiative has been widely praised as a timely and impactful step toward enhancing economic opportunities for women in the constituency.
