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Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, has launched a conditional cash transfer program benefiting 8,225 secondary school girls across the state’s 14 local government areas. The program, implemented in partnership with the ACReSAL and AGILE projects, aims to support girls from vulnerable and economically disadvantaged households.
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Each girl will receive ₦40,000 initially, followed by ₦10,000 each for the second and third terms, totaling ₦60,000 per academic session. A total sum of ₦322 million has been approved for the first batch, with arrangements in progress for the disbursement to the second batch of beneficiaries
Speaking at the event, Governor Lawal emphasised the importance of education for girls, saying, “When you educate a girl, you educate a village because these educated girls grow into empowered women who uplift their families, strengthen communities, and drive progress in our state.” He also highlighted the administration’s commitment to tackling barriers that prevent girls from accessing education.
The governor urged beneficiaries to use resources wisely and transparently, ensuring trust results in visible, measurable outcomes. “To the beneficiaries of these initiatives, remember that what you receive today is a seed. I urge you to nurture it, grow it, and let it blossom into a tree of change for your families and your communities,” he added.
Beyond the education-focused grants, the governor also flagged off the disbursement of the Community Revolving Fund under the ACReSAL project to 500 beneficiaries in Gusau, Bungudu, and Kaura Namoda. The fund aims to support grassroots environmental and economic initiatives, reflecting the administration’s commitment to combating land degradation, promoting sustainable agriculture, and enhancing livelihoods
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