{"id":3661,"date":"2026-01-03T09:02:26","date_gmt":"2026-01-03T09:02:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/radionigerianortheast.gov.ng\/?p=3661"},"modified":"2026-01-03T09:02:26","modified_gmt":"2026-01-03T09:02:26","slug":"kano-govt-expands-economic-opportunities-for-women-persons-with-special-needs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/radionigerianortheast.gov.ng\/?p=3661","title":{"rendered":"Kano Govt Expands Economic Opportunities for Women, Persons With Special Needs."},"content":{"rendered":"<p>By Khadija Aliyu <\/p>\n<p>A four-day Women\u2019s Bazaar organised by the Kano State Ministry of Women Affairs, Children and Persons with Special Needs has successfully concluded, with each participant receiving \u20a650,000 to support and expand their businesses.<\/p>\n<p>The initiative, led by the Commissioner, Ambassador Amina Abdullahi Sani , provided a vibrant platform for women entrepreneurs, including persons with special needs (PWDs), to showcase and sell their products, build business networks and access new markets.<\/p>\n<p>Speaking at the closing ceremony, the Commissioner, represented by the Director of the Women Department, Bilkisu Shafi\u2019u Jibrin, described the bazaar as part of the Ministry\u2019s broader efforts to promote women\u2019s economic empowerment and inclusive growth across Kano State. <\/p>\n<p>She commended the participants for their creativity, resilience and commitment to economic self-reliance.<\/p>\n<p>Ambassador Amina Abdullahi Sani reaffirmed the Ministry\u2019s commitment to empowering women and persons with special needs, while also commending Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf for his unwavering support and dedication to improving the welfare and economic status of women in Kano State.<\/p>\n<p>The event ended In an atmosphere of excitement and gratitude, as participants celebrated successful sales, new business partnerships and the financial support received from the Ministry.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By Khadija Aliyu A four-day Women\u2019s Bazaar organised by the Kano State Ministry of Women Affairs, Children and Persons with Special Needs has successfully concluded, with each participant receiving \u20a650,000 to support and expand their businesses. 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