KANO (North-West, Nigeria) — Gov. Abba Kabir-Yusuf of Kano State, on Thursday, distributed N55.8 million empowerment grants to 1,116 hawkers and vulcanizers to boost their businesses in the state.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the empowerment which was organised under the cottage trade and street hawking agency in the state saw each of the beneficiaries receiving N50,000 as grants.
Speaking at the event, Gov. Kabir-Yusuf said each of the beneficiaries got a grant of N50,000 to support their businesses.
He reiterated the commitment of his administration to empowerment of the youths in order to scale up and boost their businesses.
The governor said the next batch of beneficiaries would include mechanics who repairs both vehicles and motorcycles as well as those positive content creators.
He also said plans were underway to empower scavengers, barbers, GSM repairers among other petty traders with necessary support and equipment to boost their businesses.
On his part, the Director General of the agency, Khalifa Bichi commended the governor for the gesture.
He said the gesture reflects the administration’s commitment to strengthening small businesses, reducing unemployment and expanding economic opportunities at the grassroots.
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