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Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!The Attahiru Bafarawa Foundation Giving Back Initiative has distributed N13.8 million in grants to 276 orphaned mothers and people living with disabilities in Sokoto State to support small-scale businesses.
Speaking at the inauguration ceremony on Sunday, the initiative’s Chairman, Malam Lawal Maidoki, said the gesture reflects the foundation’s commitment to easing economic hardship among the less privileged.
“Today, we are starting the distribution across six local government areas: Sokoto North, Sokoto South, Wamakko, Kware, Dange-Shuni, and Bodinga,” Maidoki announced.
He explained that 12 beneficiaries were selected from each of the state’s 23 local government areas (LGAs), comprising 10 widows or orphaned mothers and two individuals with disabilities per LGA.
“Each beneficiary will receive N50,000 alongside transportation support ranging from N3,000 to N5,000, depending on their distance from the distribution centers,” Maidoki added.
He stressed that the funds aim to help recipients sustain their daily needs, start small businesses, and strengthen the grassroots economy.
At the event, Sarkin Malaman Sokoto, Malam Yahaya Boyi, praised former Governor Alhaji Attahiru Bafarawa for his generosity. He encouraged the beneficiaries to use the funds wisely to improve their livelihoods rather than resorting to begging.
One of the beneficiaries, Shehu Gwiwa, expressed gratitude on behalf of others, thanking the foundation for its support and praying for Allah’s blessings upon those behind the initiative.
