Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has announced a ₦100 million business recapitalisation grant for 2,000 women petty traders in Jigawa State as part of efforts to strengthen small and medium-scale enterprises (SMEs) and promote economic empowerment.
Speaking during a visit to the palace of the Emir of Hadejia, His Royal Highness Alhaji Adamu Abubakar Maje, the First Lady said the initiative reflects her unwavering commitment to supporting small businesses, which she described as the foundation of sustainable economic development in Nigeria.
Under the programme, each beneficiary will receive a grant of ₦50,000 to boost and expand their businesses.
Oluremi Tinubu noted that empowering women entrepreneurs remains critical to improving household incomes, creating jobs, and driving inclusive economic growth across the country.
During her one-day official visit to Jigawa State, the First Lady is also expected to flag off the National Community Food Bank Programme for the North-West geopolitical zone.
She will further inaugurate key state government projects, including the Bola Ahmed Tinubu Academy and the Senator Oluremi Tinubu Clinic, aimed at enhancing access to quality education and healthcare in the state.
The visit forms part of ongoing efforts by the Renewed Hope Initiative to promote economic empowerment, food security, education, and improved healthcare delivery across Nigeria.
