[CLSTR]
< Back to all clusters
[POLITICS] · Nigeria · 13 sources

started · updated

Katsina: Shettima launches women's business fund and urban projects

Kashim Shettima Katsina State women empowerment Community Investment Fund political realignment

Vice President Kashim Shettima conducted an official visit to Katsina State, where he launched the Community Investment Fund (CIF) under the Nigeria for Women Programme Scale-Up Project. The initiative is set to provide business capital to more than 40,000 women who have met specific eligibility criteria through savings and group activities. Shettima emphasized that the program aims to foster economic resilience, increase household incomes, and provide women with the resources necessary to expand their enterprises.

During the visit, Shettima also inaugurated several urban renewal projects, including 32 compressed natural gas-powered buses and 200 electric-powered tricycles to improve mass transportation. Additionally, he commissioned multiple road projects aimed at enhancing connectivity and mobility within the state metropolis.

In a separate political development in Katsina, Shettima received several prominent politicians from opposition parties who formally joined the All Progressives Congress (APC). This influx of new members, including former Secretary to the Katsina State Government Mustapha Inuwa, was described by party leaders as a significant boost to the APC's grassroots structure ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Entities

All Progressives Congress · Dikko Umar Radda · Dikko Umaru Radda · Kashim Shettima · Katsina State · Nigeria for Women Programme Scale-Up

Sources

Shettima flags off fund for 40,000 Katsina women [lagostelevision.com]
SHETTIMA RECEIVES OPPOSITION FIGURES INTO APC AS KATSINA POLITICAL REALIGNMENT GATHERS MOMENTUM [www.iroyinyorubatv.com.ng]
Shettima: Nigeria owes women an economy worthy of their labour [nationalaccordnewspaper.com]
Shettima Launches Women’s Business Fund in Katsina [newscentraltv.com]
Katsina Women Get Business Capital Under Federal Programme [herforward.com]
Shettima launches ‘Nigeria for Women Project’ targeting 40,000 beneficiaries in Katsina [realnewsmagazine.net]
Minister Seeks Greater Role for Women in Governance - Voice of Nigeria [von.gov.ng]
Oil Asset Allocation Transparent, My Friend Secured License Without Connections — Shettima [thewhistler.ng]
Eight Zamfara Lawmakers Leave APC Over Insecurity and Unresolved Grievances [www.tori.ng]
Women deserve more space to actualise their ambition –. . . [dailytrust.com]
Shettima launches 30 CNG buses, 200 electric tricycles in Katsina [tribuneonlineng.com]
40,000 women to benefit from Katsina's N8bn empowerment fund [healthwise.punchng.com]
Shettima flags off N8. 5bn NFWP-SU Community Investment Fund for Katsina women [blueprint.ng]