Kano Launches 50 Thousand Naira Monthly Grants for 5,200 Women

According to a report by Punch Newspaper on Tuesday November 10, 2026, Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf has unveiled a monthly ₦50,000 empowerment grant for 5,200 women, saying the scheme is intended to support businesses, boost household livelihoods and promote women’s financial independence.

Yusuf announced the programme on Monday at the Open Theatre, Government House, Kano.

A statement issued on Tuesday by his Chief Press Secretary, Mustapha Muhammad, said the initiative formed part of the administration’s efforts to advance women’s economic empowerment and self-reliance across the state.

According to the statement, the grants are designed to give beneficiaries financial resources to establish sustainable livelihoods, expand existing businesses and improve their economic well-being.

The governor urged recipients to use the money carefully, investing it in viable businesses and other income-generating activities.

He said effective use of the grants could help improve beneficiaries’ living conditions and create better opportunities for their families.

Yusuf said, his administration has put in place a robust mechanism to ensure that the empowerment programme reaches the women for whom it was specifically designed.

The statement did not provide details on when payments would begin, how long the monthly grants would continue or the criteria used to select the 5,200 beneficiaries.

It also did not specify whether the scheme would include business training or other support alongside the financial assistance.

The programme is intended to reach women across Kano State, although the statement did not give a breakdown of beneficiaries by local government area or identify the types of businesses expected to receive support.

The governor’s call for beneficiaries to invest the grants in productive ventures places the initiative’s focus on income generation and entrepreneurship.

The administration said the scheme would help women become economically independent while contributing to improved livelihoods within their households.

The announcement adds to the state government’s stated efforts to direct financial support towards women.

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