The Federal Government of Nigeria has commenced the disbursement of N20,000 cash to women in Bauchi rural communities.
The cash transfer which is targeted to provide relief for the poorest and vulnerable women in rural communities was disbursed by the Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, Paulen Tallen, to the women in Bauchi State.
Among those who benefitted from the programme are widows, petty traders, small business owners etc. According to the Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, over 1,000 women are targeted to benefit from the programme.
The Wife of Bauchi State Governor, Aishat Mohammed has while commending the decision of the Federal Government stated that when women are empowered, the Nation is empowered.
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