Zamfara to tackle women challenges

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Gov Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State.

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The Zamfara State government said it will continue to partner with stakeholders to address challenges facing women and other vulnerable groups.

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This was revealed by the Commissioner for Women Affairs, Aisha M. Z. Anka, during a dialogue organised by the Centre for Democracy and Development to commemorate International Women’s Day in Gusau.

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Represented by the deputy director in the ministry, Malama Lubabatu Jibril, the commissioner said the government was working with communities and development partners to support women facing economic hardship.

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She said the administration of Governor Dauda Lawal had rolled out skills acquisition programmes across the state’s 14 local government areas to improve women’s livelihoods.

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She said several empowerment initiatives have also been implemented through the Office of the First Lady, Hurriya Dauda Lawal.

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She said the programmes included financial support of ₦50,000 each to more than 500 women, distribution of 25kg bags of rice, and support for the marriage of about 200 orphaned and underprivileged girls.

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The commissioner added that the First Lady had also initiated programmes targeting persons living with disabilities and elderly citizens.

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