A lawmaker representing Tambuwal / Kebbe federal constituency, Hon. Abdussaamad Dasuki, has empowered 40 women groups from his constituency to support them to boost their small scale businesses
Speaking while launching the first phase of the disbursement at Dogon Daji town, Hon Dasuki who was represented by his wife, Hajiya Jamila Wada Dasuki said that each group will receive N 250,000
She said that the welfare package was part of Dasuki’s resolve to uplift the economic status of womenfolk in his constituency.
She assured that the package would be a continuous exercise and similar gesture would be extended to youth in Tambuwal and Kebbe local government areas.
“The initiative was aimed at providimg sustainable economic opportunities for women already engaged in small-scale enterprises, with no fewer than 400 women benefiting from the first phase of the program.
“The empowerment initiative is targeted at boosting small and micro businesses across Tambuwal and Kebbe local government areas.
“This is the first disbursement. It reflects what we can afford at the moment, but as the saying goes, a journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. We hope this gives people the confidence to support this cause”
“The beneficiaries were selected from all the 21 wards in the constituency and are already engaged in various trades and businesses that included tailoring, goat herding, spice production and cake biking
“These women are doing noble and laudable things. They are not just starting out; they are already entrepreneurs in their own right. Empowering them will create a tripple effects that will touch entire communities,” Mrs Wada Dasuki explained
She noted that an empowered housewife is never a threat to her husband.
“She is a complement. As I sit here today not in my own capacity, but to support a man with a vision, a vision large enough to accommodate all of these people,” she added.
“While the first phase targets women in urban centers, the future disbursements would reach more remote areas, such as Ungushi , Margay, Kuchi, Romo sarki, Jabo and Sanyinna towns
“This is a symbolic distribution. Charity begins at home. We are starting from our familiar ground, but we will expand. Representatives from every ward are here today,” she noted.
She urged the beneficiaries to use the grants wisely. “We hope to return and be proud of what we see. From here, we can only go higher, not lower,” she said.