Wife of former Governor of Bauchi empowers 750 women with over twenty-one million naira
By, Aliyu Adamu Faggo
Wife of the former Governor of Bauchi State, Hajiya Hadiza Muhammad Abdullahi Abubakar has empowered 750 women through a skills acquisition programme aimed at promoting self-reliance and improving their economic well-being.
Speaking at the graduation and empowerment ceremony held at Hazibal Suite, Yelwa Roundabout, Bauchi, Hajiya Hadiza said the first batch of the programme covered 10 wards within Bauchi metropolis and communities outside the city.
She added that plans were underway to commence the second batch, by the grace of God and appealed to the people of Bauchi State to support her husband, Muhammad Abdullahi Abubakar, in his bid to become governor in the 2027 general elections.
The Chairman of the Women’s Skill Acquisition Programme, Ambassador Abdurrahman Sani Yari, said the initiative was introduced in response to the economic challenges facing women, recognizing their important roles in families and society.
He explained that the programme was sponsored by Hajiya Hadiza Muhammad Abdullahi Abubakar to equip women with practical skills that could help them become economically independent.
Ambassador Abdurrahman Yari urged the beneficiaries to make good use of the skills acquired during the training and the items provided to them to establish and develop small-scale businesses.
He disclosed that each beneficiary received empowerment materials, including body lotion, shampoo, air freshener, hand sanitiser and Vaseline, alongside Ten Thousand Naira in cash.
The women skill acquisition Chairman said the total value of the empowerment package for each beneficiary amounted to approximately Thirty thousand Naira, adding that Hajiya Hadiza M. A had spent over Twenty-one million naira on the initiative.
Speaking on behalf of the beneficiaries, Zainab Jaja, expressed appreciation to the wife of the former Governor, Hajiya Hadiza for the opportunity, saying the training had equipped them with skills they could use to earn a living and teach others.
The initiative is expected to strengthen women’s economic participation by equipping them with practical vocational skills and resources to support small businesses and improve their livelihoods.
