The Yobe State Government has approved the release of ₦460.83 million to support thousands of women engaged in small-scale businesses across the state, including akara sellers, food vendors, market women and other petty traders. The initiative is aimed at expanding women’s economic participation, reducing poverty and strengthening household incomes through targeted financial empowerment.
Thousands of women running small businesses across Yobe State are set to receive fresh financial support after the state government approved ₦460.83 million in grants to boost their businesses.
The intervention targets women operating at the grassroots level, particularly those involved in petty trading, local food businesses and other informal enterprises that serve as major sources of household income.
The approval was granted during a meeting of the Yobe State Executive Council, where officials endorsed the funding as part of broader efforts to improve economic opportunities for women.
According to the government, the programme is designed to strengthen small businesses by providing direct financial assistance to women whose enterprises often struggle to access formal credit facilities.
Government officials said beneficiaries will include women engaged in various forms of micro-enterprises such as:
- Akara sellers
- Food vendors
- Market traders
- Vegetable sellers
- Other women operating small businesses across communities
The administration believes empowering women at the grassroots level will improve family livelihoods, stimulate local commerce and encourage economic self-reliance.
The initiative forms part of Yobe State’s broader strategy to increase women’s participation in economic activities.
Officials noted that many women-owned businesses require only modest financial support to expand operations, employ more people and contribute more significantly to local economic growth.
The government also expressed confidence that the intervention would help cushion the effects of prevailing economic challenges facing low-income households.
The grant programme complements other social intervention initiatives introduced by the Yobe State Government in recent years, particularly those targeting youth employment, agriculture, entrepreneurship and poverty reduction.
Authorities say supporting women entrepreneurs remains a priority because of their critical role in sustaining families and community economies.
With the approval of ₦460.83 million in grants, Yobe joins a growing number of states expanding financial support for women-led micro-businesses. The government hopes the intervention will not only improve household incomes but also stimulate grassroots economic activity across the state.