Former Sokoto State Governor and Senator representing Sokoto South, Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, has reinforced his long-standing commitment to youth and women empowerment with a donation of ₦100,000 each to 203 women entrepreneurs in the state.
He made the announcement at the YHK Vibrant Fair, a trade exhibition held at K7 Mall, Sokoto, where young women displayed locally made fashion pieces, food products, crafts, and beauty accessories. The fair brought together 203 small business owners, many of whom had benefited from Tambuwal’s COVID-19 economic recovery grant during his tenure as governor.
Fair organiser Yasmin Hassan Kangiwa noted that the women’s continued progress stemmed from the empowerment initiative launched by Tambuwal years ago. She expressed gratitude for his consistent support, saying it laid the foundation for their entrepreneurial growth.
Participants also praised the former governor for sustaining his commitment to women-led enterprises. In his remarks, Tambuwal commended the exhibitors for their resilience and creativity, saying their achievements demonstrated the lasting impact of empowerment programmes.
“I am proud of your determination and achievements,” he said. “This ₦100,000 support is to help you grow even stronger. Your success is Sokoto’s success.”
The gesture, amounting to ₦20.3 million, further cements Tambuwal’s reputation as one of Sokoto’s strongest advocates of inclusive economic growth through youth and women empowerment, an approach that continues to drive small business sustainability and local innovation in the state.
